VACANCIES

We are a lifelong learning and community development organisation on a mission to enhance, promote and provide opportunities for everyone. We’re looking for someone who believes in the right to education for all and that learning can change someone’s life for the better.

We are passionate about strengthening and growing communities through education, committed to the principles of kāwanatanga, manaakitanga and rangatiratanga. Collaboration, equity and environmental responsibility underpin our practices.

If this sounds like a place you might like, we are hiring!

For information on the role, or to apply, please click Learn More button under each position.

Board Vacancy

Eastbay REAP seeks to appoint an experienced board member to help us develop rural communities through quality lifelong education. Our diverse governance team applies global thinking to locally led solutions – a responsive and rights-based approach.

We’re looking for (these are a must for all board members):

- Lifelong learning/education understanding

- Strategic and adaptive thinking

- Networks of influence, especially rural communities

- Community development understanding

- Treaty-led and culturally inclusive practices

We hope to see applicants who understand (tick any of these):

- Cross-sector governance (experience in multiple)

- High trust governance-executive collaboration

- Future of educational landscapes (including AI)

- Social impact and holistic lifelong learning

We encourage tangata whenua / mana whenua and rangatahi / youth applicants. Eastbay REAP aims to be a leading sustainable development and lifelong learning partner for the region. We see education as the key to a vibrant Eastern Bay of Plenty.

For a copy of the Information Pack, please contact our CEO – ryan@eastbayreap.org.nz – or call Ryan (027 361 6453) to make a time for a chat kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (face-to-face).

Applicants should send a CV with relevant experiences to the e-mail above no later than 12pm Wednesday 16th September 2026.

Youth Pathways Coordinator

32 Hours Full-time, Flexible

Eastbay REAP is excited to add to our lifelong learning TEAM. We’re looking for a connected and passionate project team for our established youth hub in Ōpōtiki. The role will be part of a TEAM to support youth into study or work pathways for success.

What the role requires (these are a must for all applicants):

- Youth engagement or delivery experience

- Learning or work pathway planning

- Strong relationship builder with youth and partners

- Proactive communicator with follow through

- Committed to Tiriti o Waitangi-led practices

- Positive and humble TEAM approach

We hope to see applicants who understand or will upskill around:

- Collaborative experience working with agencies

- Positive behaviour / strengths-based role modelling

- Inclusive project or team leadership experiences

For a copy of the application pack and full PD, click the link below or call Lorna (021 207 0816) to make a time for a chat kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (face-to-face).

Interested applicants should send a CV with relevant experiences to brooke@eastbayreap.org.nz with applications open until Wednesday 16th September at 12pm. Interviews are planned for the following week.

Application Pack

Youth Pathways Facilitator

18-24 Hours Part-time, Flexible

Eastbay REAP is excited to add to our lifelong learning TEAM. We’re looking for a passionate support champion for our established youth hub in Ōpōtiki. The role will be part of a TEAM to support youth into study or work pathways for success.