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Please note the below roles are to support a Tai Poutini West Coast pilot programme with strong emphasis on development of new groups and networking. For this reason it is envisioned a hybrid working from home and hot desking arrangement in Māwhera Greymouth is likely to initially be required, alongside frequent travel to Hokitika, Kawatiri Westport, and other Tai Poutini locations.
Peer support / lived experience position: 20- 30 hours per week
Māwhera Greymouth, Tai Poutini West Coast
$27.80 to $29.10 per hour, depending on qualification
Passionate about connection, community and understanding?
Want to bring your lived experience to support others?
Understand the impact of running/walking as a vehicle for connection?
Speed Freaks Charitable Trust was established in 2021. We support recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.
Our programme is delivered by local volunteer coaches supported by peers and staff. The Speed Freaks grow community connection, increase recovery capital and support inclusive communities.
Our kaupapa is to increase health and wellbeing, participation and inclusion, community connection, and paying it forward.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to weave pro-social relationships across a diverse population and grow community understanding of addiction and mental distress.
Peer Support role
Our Peer Support roles support individuals in early recovery to join our groups, incorporate movement and community connection as part of wellbeing. Working with the local Community Coordinator you will support whaiora in identifying and working towards their recovery goals.
The development of the Speed Freaks charity is driven by our participants, coaches and community. As a young charity we take a flexible and considered approach to issues and opportunities, as they arise.
You will need:
- Lived experience of AOD (Alcohol and other Drug) addiction, and maintaining wellbeing and recovery.
- Passion, positivity and a solution focused approach.
- Preferably a Level 4 National Certificate of Health & Wellbeing or higher qualification.
- Experience in a peer support role.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritise tasks effectively
- Confident use of computers / Information Technology, for documentation, reporting and communication – this includes social media and smart phone apps.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Excellent boundaries.
- A full NZ Driver License
- Access to a vehicle & the ability to work remotely at times
- To be able to work flexibly, including some evening work, and weekend work around events.
- Knowledge of running, an understanding of running events, and to be able to comfortably run 5 kilometres (km) and walk up to 10km at a time.
The position will ordinarily be Māwhera Greymouth based but travel to Hokitika, Kawatiri Westport and other West Coast locations will be required. This is a mobile position with a base to work alongside the Group Development Coordinator in Greymouth. The base will be determined as the pilot becomes established. There is opportunity to work from home as needed.
A laptop and cellphone will be provided.
Application by CV, covering letter and an approximately one minute video introduction (can be longer) which provides an opportunity to have some fun and share why you’re applying. Please note the video is a required part of applying.
Applications can be emailed to kevin@speedfreaks.org.nz – you may choose to use a file transfer service such as https://wetransfer.com/ to send your application, if it is larger than 15 megabytes.
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 18 May 2025.
Group Development Coordinator – 30 hours per week
Māwhera Greymouth, West Coast
$32 per hour
Passionate about connection, community and understanding?
Have a strong heart and a great pair of running feet?
Qualification relevant to the Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) sector desirable, but not essential.
Speed Freaks Charitable Trust was formally established in 2021. We support recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.
Our programme is delivered by local volunteer coaches supported by peers and staff. The Speed Freaks grow community connection, increase recovery capital and support inclusive communities.
Our kaupapa is to increase health and wellbeing, participation and inclusion, community connection, and paying it forward.
Working with AOD sector and other community agencies, and key stakeholders you will establish and oversee Speed Freaks groups and local events. You will be comfortable presenting to groups on our kaupapa, and inducting and training new volunteers.
Relationships are key to this position, partnering with frontline agencies, running groups, event organisers and community champions.
The role will provide support and oversight of the Speed Freaks Peer Support position and develop the Speed freaks community in Tai Poutini / West Coast.
As a growing charity our development is led by participants, volunteer coaches and our wider community, who help shape how we move ahead.
This is an active role. You need to be able to comfortably run 5 kilometres (km) and walk up to 10km 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.
The position will ordinarily be Māwhera Greymouth based but travel to Hokitika, Kawatiri Westport and other West Coast locations will be required. This is a mobile position with a base to work alongside the Group Development Coordinator in Greymouth. The base will be determined as the pilot becomes established. There is opportunity to work from home as needed.
Position Overview.
- Reports to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
- Development of participant, volunteer coach and stakeholder engagement.
- Meet reporting requirements and ensure policy and procedures are maintained.
- Organisation of events/ activities internally for Speed Freaks groups and externally.
- Establish, launch and continue to develop Speed Freaks groups on Te Tai Poutini / the West Coast, including recruiting volunteer coaches.
- Respond to change and growth as our organisation continues to develop.
- Work with Chief Executive Officer, COO and local team to develop local responses to identified areas of need.
- Comfortable holding courageous conversations. Clear boundaries and confidentiality is a must.
- Some travel is required with this position as well as the ability to work from home and planned Greymouth base location as needed.
- Access to reliable transport, full drivers license essential.
- Position hours are required to be worked typically Monday to Friday with flexibility for weekend and evening work.
- 12 month initial contract in line with position funding.
Applicants must have:
– Good understanding / experience of working in the AOD and mental health and / or wider social service sector. Qualification desirable.
– Passion for running, walking and connecting with the community.
– Knowledge of running and an understanding of running events
– Excellent organisational and time management skills.
– Confidence with computer and smart phone use. Understanding of social media and apps.
– 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.
– the ability to comfortably run a minimum of 5 kilometres (km) and walk a minimum of 10km at a time.
Application is by CV, covering letter and an approximately one minute video introduction (can be longer) which provides an opportunity to have some fun and share why you’re applying. Please note the video is a required part of applying.
Applications can be emailed to kevin@speedfreaks.org.nz – you may choose to use a file transfer service such as https://wetransfer.com/ to send your application, if it is larger than 15 megabytes.
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm Sunday 18 May 2025.
