Programme Coordinator

Programme Coordinator – Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)

We're growing — and so is our team!

An exciting opportunity is open as one of our valued team members steps into a new development role with Speed Freaks. Please apply directly to [email protected]

Are you passionate about connection, community and understanding?

Do you believe in the power of movement to support recovery from addiction and mental distress?

Do you have a strong heart and a great pair of running feet?

About Speed Freaks

Speed Freaks Charitable Trust was established in 2021 to support recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.

We grow community connection, increase recovery capital, and support inclusive communities. Our programme is delivered by trained volunteer coaches, supported by peers and staff, and grounded in our kaupapa that strengthens health and wellbeing, participation, inclusion, community connection, and the motivation to pay it forward.

Our development across Aotearoa has been shaped by participants, volunteer coaches and our wider community.

About the Role

We are seeking a community focused Programme Coordinator to grow and support the Speed Freaks community in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Working alongside and reporting to the North Island Development Manager, you will:

• Support and oversee local volunteer coaches
• Strengthen participant engagement and community connection
• Grow programme reach and sustainability in the region
• Uphold and model the Speed Freaks kaupapa
• Foster partnerships within the local recovery and wellbeing sector

About You

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in community development, recovery, mental health or wellbeing
• Are confident working alongside people in recovery
• Are organised, self-motivated and relationship-focused
• Value inclusion, manaakitanga and connection
• Don’t mind lacing up your shoes and getting involved
• Are comfortable presenting to and facilitating a wide range of groups.

This is an active role: You need to be able to comfortably run 8-10 kilometres at a time, as you will at times be participating in group activities, including supporting and completing running and walking events on both road and trail.

Further role description; This is a permanent role, full-time role (35-40 hours per week). Reporting directly to the North Island Development Manager.

• Develop participant, volunteer coach and stakeholder engagement.
• Organise both internal and external events/activities for Speed Freaks groups.
• Meet reporting requirements and ensure policy and procedures are maintained.
• Respond to change and growth as our organisation continues to develop.
• Work with your Regional Development Manager and national local coordinators to develop local responses to identified areas of need.
• Be comfortable holding courageous conversations (clear boundaries and confidentiality are a must).
• Be happy to travel. Based from our city center office, travel is required to full fill this position, locally within Auckland and occasionally out of region.

Requirements for this role: We seek applicants who have the following skills, knowledge and expertise:

• A good understanding / experience of working in the AOD and mental health sector. A professional qualification and registration is desirable (e.g, Social Work; AOD Practitioner; Counsellor).
• A passion for running, walking and connecting with the community.
• A full drivers license essential and have access to reliable transport.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence with computers, smart phones, and social media.
• Flexibility and motivation to respond positively in changing environments.
• The ability to consider creative solutions to issues and navigate hurdles.
• The ability to generate and create a safe space for individuals, whanau and community to flourish.

Position hours are required to be worked typically Monday to Friday with flexibility for weekend and evening work.

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Application by CV and covering letter and 60 sec film - 'why the Speed Freaks' received by email only please.

[email protected]

Closing Date: 5pm Monday 31st August.

www.speedfreaks.org.nz