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!

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Learning Hub Coordinator, Whakatāne

Full Time, Permanent (32 hours per week)

Ngā mahi ahurei | About us

Eastbay REAP is a lifelong learning and community development organisation on 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 self-determination). Collaboration, equity and environmental responsibility underpin our practices. You can find out more about us at www.eastbayreap.org.nz.

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role

Eastbay REAP is excited to add to our Whakatāne-based TEAM, someone who thrives looking after people and projects! This role ensures access our lifelong learning services and conference facilities at our largest learning hub in Whakatāne, while supporting satellite staff (x3) in Kawerau, Murupara, and Ōpōtiki to do the same. Core to the role is keeping our conference centre (He Poutoko Mātauranga) well set-up and resourced for workshops, community partners, and local events. Project support is also part of the role, getting learners enrolled and active in their learning journey – from playgroups to science kits to licensing programmes, each day is its own! In terms of location and hours, this person will be based in our Whakatāne main office supporting our wider Eastbay REAP teams. The role is 32 hours per week (four days), with a rostered day off to be negotiated with the successful candidate. The hours of work are generally set around our opening hours but are flexible as required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

The role requires someone who can lead a small team to connect with learners of all backgrounds, ensuring everyone is committed to keeping our learning services and conferences spaces accessible. You’ll be an administration guru with solid IT and computer skills, able to proactively communicate what we offer to the community, as well as report community needs back to our various team members. As a lifelong learning organisation, we’re keen to see candidates who are team players and bring a range of skills. Things like social media skills, ukulele and music experience, or even yoga and fitness to contribute to our wellbeing days.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – apply anyway!

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter to 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 us 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 our Coordinator, Dion Wearing in our Whakatāne office to arrange an appointment.

Rā katinga | Applications close:

12pm Monday 12th January 2026 with interviews expected the following week

Please note: Police vetting, referee, qualification and employment history checks are part of our employment process

ATTENDANCE VACANCIES (MULTIPLE)

(32 hours, full-time, flexible)

Eastbay REAP is excited to add to our lifelong learning TEAM. We are on the lookout for whanau from Ōpōtiki and along the East Coast to join our Attendance Team! If you’re passionate about supporting our tamariki, strengthening connections, and making a positive impact in our community, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Youth engagement or delivery experience Student and family pathway planning Strong relationship builder with students and families Proactive communicator with follow through Committed to Te 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 Contextual teaching and learning.

Call Anna Hayward (022 366 4577) to make a time for a chat kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (face-to face).

Interested CV with applicants relevant should send experiences a to brooke@eastbayreap.org.nz

Applications close on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12noon, interviews scheduled for the week of January 12, 2026