Outward Bound Kaitohu a te kura l School Director Full Time

Full-time role in Anakiwa, Marlborough Sounds

Respectful and nurturing organisational culture
Hauora Wellbeing personal budget to support self-care
Live on on-site in subsidised Director’s house (family can be accommodated)

About Us:

Outward Bound New Zealand has a rich history of over 60 years of providing life-changing experiences in the outdoors for people of all ages. Our programmes are designed to foster personal and professional development through challenging outdoor activities in stunning natural environments.

With a commitment to inclusivity and growth, we empower participants to discover their full potential and develop skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

Outward Bound is not just an organisation, it’s dedicated to empowering individuals through transformative adventures in te ao tūroa, the natural world. Our core values of Wana | Passion, Aroha | Compassion, and Haepapa | Responsibility – guide us in creating life-changing experiences.

The Role: Kaitohu a te kura l School Director

We are seeking a dedicated, passionate individual to be our next  Kaitohu a te kura l School Director. Reporting to the Tumuaki | Chief Executive, this role leads our team at Anakiwa in all facets the offering by the Outward Bound Trust. You have responsibility for staffing, educational outcomes, risk management, admin and budgetary control, organisational and pastoral responsibilities at our unique School.  Quality course outcomes in a safe and supportive environment are a high priority, along with leading our 7 (AMT) Anakiwa Management team members.   You also hold a key role in the Lead Team of  Outward Bound NZ.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Your job is to lead and mentor the AMT to ensure the school consistently delivers high quality educational outcomes for our students. Working collaboratively alongside the CE & Lead Team, you help to drive the delivery of the strategic goals of Outward Bound.

Outward Bound’s Kaupapa is our set of values, course objectives & design principles that underpin our culture and courses.  Using these as your guide, you lead the way to strengthen and maintain the culture at our School.

What we are looking for:

A genuine values alignment with Outward Bound’s Kaupapa & support of our vision
Proven leadership and management experience, including budgets & reporting
Engaging staff leadership style; able to mentor, performance manage & create development plans
Confident communicator with a collaborative manner that’s solutions & results focused
Ability to diplomatically manage the needs of multiple stakeholders; internal & external
Experience working in the outdoor education sector as a leader or educator is an advantage
A background in Health & Safety in an outdoor workplace setting would be highly valued
An understanding of educational theory
Experience working within a senior leadership team an advantage
Why Join Us?

Be part of a New Zealand icon that changes lives through shared adventures in nature
Work with a passionate team that values collaboration and student outcomes
Help to shape the future of Outward Bound and leave your mark on the world
Applications close 31 Dec 2024.    Ideal start date is April/May, by agreement.

For a full candidate brief & job description please contact Anna McNicholl, [email protected]