Are you passionate about connection, community and understanding?

Do you believe in the power of movement to support recovery from addiction and mental distress?

Do you have a strong heart and a great pair of running feet?

Application by email Letter CV and a 60 short film ‘why the speed freaks’

catherine@speedfreaks.org.nz

About Speed Freaks

Speed Freaks Charitable Trust was established in 2021 to support recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.

We grow community connection, increase recovery capital, and support inclusive communities. Our programme is delivered by trained volunteer coaches, supported by peers and staff, and grounded in our kaupapa that strengthens health and wellbeing, participation, inclusion, community connection, and the motivation to pay it forward.

Our development across Aotearoa has been shaped by participants, volunteer coaches and our wider community.

About the Role

Mirroring a successful Experience Development position in Christchurch, the role has been funded by On Running Right to Run Partnership to expand the experience of Speed Freaks whai ora and their whānau.

The position will;

• Plan and scope options for new experiances, including beginner trail run/walk group and speed sessions. This will include planning, and risk management working alongside the Programme Coordinator to implement these.
• Establish, coordinate and oversee whānau days 4 per year.
• Grow stakeholder relationship with a primary focus on parkrun. This is an established partnership.
• Lead planning for Run for a Reason – our own event. Working with the local Programme Coordinator, Experience Development Chch and CEO
• Positively role model movement, running and walking as part of wellbeing.
• Implement the Speed Freaks strategic plan and be actively involved in its review and development.
• Ensure that all work meets a high standard of practice, and health and safety.
• Ensure all administration and record keeping are meeting our internal requirements.

• Support and oversee local volunteer coaches at events where required.
• Strengthen participant engagement and community connection
• Grow programme reach and sustainability in the region
• Uphold and model the Speed Freaks kaupapa
• Foster partnerships within the local recovery and wellbeing sector

About You / Requirements

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience of community development particularly in relation to outdoors, sport.
• You may bring your own lived experience, and understand the transformational impact of movement in recovery.
• Are organised, self-motivated and relationship-focused
• Value inclusion, manaakitanga and connection
• Don’t mind lacing up your shoes and getting stuck in.
• Are comfortable presenting to and facilitating a wide range of groups.
• Be happy to travel. Whilst starting the role you will be based at our city centre office with hybrid option after this period. Travel is required to full fill this position, locally within Auckland and occasionally out of region.

This is an active role: You need to be able to comfortably run 10 kilometres at a time, at talking pace, as you will at times be participating in group activities, including supporting and completing running and walking events on both road and trail. 

Further details; This is a pilot role with funding for 12 months.

Position hours will be flexible to support activities and events. With office hours worked Tuesday to Friday. Rosta cover for parkrun cover. Saturdays 7.30 am – 10 am.

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Application by CV and covering letter and 60 sec film – ‘why the Speed Freaks’ to catherine@speedfreaks.org.nz

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026 Interviews will be schedule for week beginning 22nd June.