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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.
Adult & Community Education Sector Lead
Eastbay REAP is looking for a senior leader to ensure our adult learning services reach rural communities on their terms. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll ensure a rights-based community development approach to meeting local learning needs. Connecting the big picture to flaxroots realities and supporting key staff to deliver quality learning experiences are essential to the role. You’ll be an expert relationship builder and project manager to balance the complex space of tertiary and second-chance education.
We’re looking for some key skills and strengths in candidates:
- Confident team leader with a values-led approach
- Understanding of community-led development is critical
- Excellent listener and communicator for varied audiences
- Experience achieving real outcomes for social change
As a member of the REAP team, you’ll need authentic practices:
- Open and honest collaborator who can be inclusive
- Flexible mindset, able to step in and support any time
- Commitment to a bicultural and Tiriti-led approach
- Adaptable to recognise the context of staff and learners
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).
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV with relevant experiences to the e-mail above no later than 5pm Friday 6th October 2025. Applicants can expect a two-stage application process, with interviews planned for the week of 13th October.
Learning Support Tutor
(Part-time - Ōpōtiki, Murupara, Kawerau)
Ngā mahi ahurei | About us
Eastbay REAP is a lifelong learning and community development organisation with a mission to enhance, promote, and provide learning 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 (governance, hospitality, and integrity). Collaboration, equity, and environmental responsibility underpin our practices. You can find out more below.
Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role
Eastbay REAP is excited to welcome enthusiastic individuals to join our foundation learning team as a Learning Support Tutor. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, committed to fostering lifelong learning, and eager to make a meaningful difference in their community. You do not have to be a teacher!
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Please refer to the Position Description provided with this information sheet. There are lots of exciting opportunities to get involved at Eastbay REAP. As a lifelong learning organisation, we’re keen to see candidates who are team players and bring a range of skills. Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – apply anyway! Eastbay REAP will provide you with support around any gaps you may have, so long as you’re a fit for the kaupapa.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter to Brooke via email at brooke@eastbayreap.org.nz. Your CV and cover letter are an important part of your application, so please ensure you highlight why you applied for this role, what you would bring, and why you would be our best candidate. You are welcome to come in or phone for a chat kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (face-to-face) to get to know a bit more about the role before you apply. Please contact Susie Steens at Eastbay REAP, 21 Pyne Street, Whakatāne, phone (021 150 0856).
Rā katinga | Applications close:
Wednesday 10th September, at 5pm. Positions will remain open until filled.
Please note: Police vetting, referee, qualification, and employment history checks are part of our employment process.
