Organisational Support Assistant

4 days ago

Tauranga, New Zealand Bay of Plenty Regional Council Full time

**Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.**
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

The BOPRC Harbourmaster Team are anticipating a busy summer on the water and are seeking two (2) Organisational Support Assistants - Safer Boating Senior roles to aid in promoting safer boating throughout the rohe.

This is a part-time, fixed term opportunity from 10 December 2025 - 25 February 2026, based in Tauranga.

** Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role**

Duties will include:

- Supervision of the Safer Boating Summer Assistants (team of 4)
- Promotion and Education of Safer Boating message to the community
- Completing boat ramp education throughout the Bay of Plenty region
- Assisting with research and compliance surveys at strategic locations across the Bay of Plenty
- Delivering Safer Boating Resources around the region.

** Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience**

Ideal applicants will:

- Have a great (positive) attitude
- Be comfortable and confident speaking to the general public
- Be experienced in working as part of a team and providing support to other team members
- Be willing and capable of working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Hold a current, full driver’s licence (manual vehicles)
- Hold a Coastguard Boating Day Skipper certificate (or be willing to complete this as part of the role)
- Be studying towards or interested in a career in Maritime.
Applicants must be available to work over the Christmas/New Year period.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are**

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

Highlights of working with us include:

- Varied and challenging work.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Flexibility with the way you work.
- A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.

This role is located in Tauranga.

** Me pēhea te tuku tono** | How to Apply**

Click APPLY NOW or contact **Jacqui Sinclair**on 0800 55 66 87 (0800 5KNOTS) for a confidential discussion.

** Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 12 November 2025 and will only be accepted online.

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