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This Adventure Therapy Facilitator role will be predominantly based in Auckland with day trips to the wider Auckland region working mainly with young people in the youth justice, care and protection and Corrections systems. Other programmes will involve some overnight and expedition programmes working with a range of young people, groups and families with differing areas of therapeutic focus.

Adventure Specialties Trust has over 36 years working with a wide range of client groups in the experiential education, personal development and adventure therapy fields. The adventure therapy programmes typically involve sea kayaking, tramping, caving, rock climbing, mountain biking, high ropes, canyoning, surf kayaking and coasteering. Programmes involve facilitated reflection and learning and are tailored to the specific needs of a variety of client groups (such as youth development, social service and mental health agencies). We are looking for applicants who will be compatible with the Trust’s vision, mission and values.

Applicants will have:

• Qualifications and/or training in outdoor recreation leadership (minimum of NZOIA leader level awards or equivalent qualifications and industry experience).
• Experience working with youth that face significant challenges in a therapeutic context e.g. youth work, or alongside social workers, counsellors, or therapists.
• An understanding of youth development and therapeutic principles.
• Held a drivers licence for a minimum of two years and be eligible for a P Endorsement. Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational skills and computer literacy.
• A current first aid certificate (not necessary at time of application).

Over time you will be responsible for:

• Leading and facilitating all aspects of programmes.
• Developing programmes and resources specific to clients’ needs.

Adventure Specialties Trust is committed to the on-going training and development of its staff. Successful applicants will be supported towards developing skills in both outdoor leadership and therapeutic roles. This position comes with a generous professional development and annual leave package. The ideal candidate will be willing to make a commitment of three years due to the training and investment involved.

Applications close 8 March 2021

Please note that this is a full-time role, but we may consider part time for the right applicant.

If you would like to speak to somebody about this position please contact Brenda Lewis on 027 424 6596 or if you wish to apply, please email office@adventurespecialties.co.nz and include a CV, cover letter and contact details for two referees.