Youth Engagement, Education and Enviroschool Advisor

Youth Engagement, Education and Enviroschool Advisor; Timaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, people-first workplace

Job summary

Environment Canterbury in South Canterbury is seeking a part-time Youth Engagement, Education and Enviroschools Advisor to lead the Enviroschools network across Mid and South Canterbury, guiding teachers and students on sustainability journeys.

You will deliver youth education programmes, champion youth voice in regional initiatives, and work with kaiako and school leaders to empower communities while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience facilitating adult learning and professional development.
• Experience working with teachers or delivering education within a school setting.
• Skills in engaging and empowering young people.
• Knowledge in environmental sustainability and Te Ao Māori.
• Strong organisational skills including event management and administration.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and championing matauranga Māori.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Enviroschools network in Mid and South Canterbury.
• Deliver youth education programmes connecting tamariki and rangatahi with Environment Canterbury’s mahi.
• Support teachers and school leaders with professional development.
• Champion youth voice by creating opportunities for youth participation in regional initiatives.

Skills

Adult learning facilitation

Youth engagement

Environmental sustainability knowledge

Te Ao Māori knowledge

Organization and events

Independent worker

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Introduction

Deliver inspiring youth and school-based sustainability programmes

Proud to partner with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu

Flexible, people-first workplace that values your growth

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

You’ll be joining our Youth Engagement, Education, and Enviroschools Team. A significant part of this role is facilitating the network of Enviroschools in Mid and South Canterbury. You’ll support schools on their sustainability journey by guiding, motivating, and advising teachers and students as they take next steps towards creating sustainable, resilient, and thriving school communities. You’ll also contribute to the wider Enviroschools network and vision, in partnership with Toimata Foundation.

Alongside this, the role also involves:

• Youth education – delivering programmes as required that connect tamariki and rangatahi with Environment Canterbury’s mahi and supporting teachers and school leaders with professional development.
• Youth engagement – championing youth voice by creating opportunities for young people to participate in regional initiatives and decision-making, and by sharing their perspectives.

Part-time role, 24 hours per week, and is based in South Canterbury.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu | About You

This role will support kaiako, school leaders, and community partners to strengthen their practice and empower tamariki and rangatahi. You’ll be confident leading professional development, building strong relationships, and creating the conditions for others to thrive. With an inclusive, collaborative style, you bring people together, ease the load for teachers, and help amplify youth voices.

Your connection to the Enviroschools' kaupapa and Education for Sustainability will be evident in your mahi. As a reflective, creative practitioner, you are open to learning and committed to modelling the change we hope to see.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience

You’ll be tertiary qualified in a relevant field, and ideally bring:

• Confidence facilitating adult learning and professional development
• Experience working with teachers and/or delivering education within a school setting (teacher training is desirable)
• Skills in engaging and empowering young people, in and beyond the classroom
• Knowledge in environmental sustainability, Te Ao Māori, and the natural world
• Strong organisational skills including event management, administration, and digital tools
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive local and national team

Your commitment to understanding and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and championing matauranga Māori will be highly valued.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.