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Do you want to inspire young people to turn their business ideas into reality? If you thrive in fast-paced environments and you are someone who likes variety, is a team player and wants to be part of a national charity with a clear purpose this role is for you.
The YES Coordinator plays a key role in bringing The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) to life within their region.
As the regional lead and front-facing representative of YES, this role is about people first - inspiring, guiding, and supporting rangatahi and teachers to engage confidently in enterprise learning, while helping schools feel connected, supported, and proud to be part of YES.
Acting as a connector between schools, students, business, and the wider YES whānau, the YES Coordinator helps foster an enterprising culture and creates meaningful experiences that support young people to back themselves, test ideas, and grow.
At its heart, this role is about:
· Leading the delivery of YES in your region, ensuring a high-quality, consistent experience for schools and students
· Growing participation and engagement, alongside School Engagement Managers
· Beingthe face of YES locally, hosting and representing the programme at regional events and hui
· Celebrating success, showcasing student achievement and strengthening the profile of YES in the community
You’ll be based in your region, while working as part of a connected national team, supported by the Head of YES and YES HQ. Collaboration, shared learning, and backing each other is central to how we work.
We're looking for someone who brings:
· Strong people skills and confidence engaging with rangatahi, teachers, and business leaders
· Passion for youth development and real-world learning
· The ability to facilitate engaging, inclusive conversations and sessions
· Adaptability and resilience - no two weeks are the same
· Good organisation and follow-through
· A creative, curious mindset and willingness to try new things
· Comfort working independently while being part of a team
Apply now with a cover letter and CV to take the first step towards joining our passionate team.
For more information or to download a full job description, please visit http://youngenterprise.org.nz/job-vacancies/.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE at 5pm on Sunday 8th Feb
Position is available for immediate start.
*As this position works with youth, you will be required to have a clean police vetting report
Do you want to inspire young people to turn their business ideas into reality? If you thrive in fast-paced environments and you are someone who likes variety, is a team player and wants to be part of a national charity with a clear purpose this role is for you.
The YES Coordinator plays a key role in bringing The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) to life within their region.
As the regional lead and front-facing representative of YES, this role is about people first - inspiring, guiding, and supporting rangatahi and teachers to engage confidently in enterprise learning, while helping schools feel connected, supported, and proud to be part of YES.
Acting as a connector between schools, students, business, and the wider YES whānau, the YES Coordinator helps foster an enterprising culture and creates meaningful experiences that support young people to back themselves, test ideas, and grow.
At its heart, this role is about:
· Leading the delivery of YES in your region, ensuring a high-quality, consistent experience for schools and students
· Growing participation and engagement, alongside School Engagement Managers
· Beingthe face of YES locally, hosting and representing the programme at regional events and hui
· Celebrating success, showcasing student achievement and strengthening the profile of YES in the community
You’ll be based in your region, while working as part of a connected national team, supported by the Head of YES and YES HQ. Collaboration, shared learning, and backing each other is central to how we work.
We're looking for someone who brings:
· Strong people skills and confidence engaging with rangatahi, teachers, and business leaders
· Passion for youth development and real-world learning
· The ability to facilitate engaging, inclusive conversations and sessions
· Adaptability and resilience - no two weeks are the same
· Good organisation and follow-through
· A creative, curious mindset and willingness to try new things
· Comfort working independently while being part of a team
Apply now with a cover letter and CV to take the first step towards joining our passionate team.
For more information or to download a full job description, please visit http://youngenterprise.org.nz/job-vacancies/.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE at 5pm on Sunday 8th Feb
Position is available for immediate start.
*As this position works with youth, you will be required to have a clean police vetting report
The Regional Events Coordinator is part of the Operations and Events team that is the engine that keeps our charity moving. The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of our programmes and events while providing positive, high-quality support to our schools, students, teachers and wider stakeholder community. It is a mix of customer service, logistics, event delivery, communications and operations all in one. No two days are the same, and this role suits someone who enjoys variety, brings great energy to a team, and wants to be part of a national organisation making a real difference for young people.
Key Responsibilities of Role
The role is a multi-faceted role, supporting many internal functions:
The Operations and Events team has an overall team leader that takes responsibility for ensuring the team is working collaboratively with each other and that all tasks are managed efficiently and effectively.
Skills and Experience
Essential skills required for this role are:
It would be useful if the candidate has:
Are you interested?
Apply now with a cover letter and CV to take the first step towards joining our passionate team.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE at 5pm on Wednesday 4 February. We’re currently reviewing applications as they come in, and interviews may be scheduled during the posting period. Please be aware that if we receive a high volume of applications, the job posting might close earlier than the listed closing date.
The Operations Coordinator is part of the team that is the engine that runs our charity. The purpose of this role (and team) is to provide support to all aspects of the business as well as to our external stakeholders. It’s a bit customer service, a bit logistics and a bit operations all in one. No two days are the same. This role suits someone who likes variety, is a team player and wants to be part of a national charity with a clear purpose.
Key Responsibilities of Role
The role is a multi-faceted role as is necessary to support so many internal functions.
The Operations and Events team has an overall team leader that takes responsibility for ensuring the team is working collaboratively with each other and that all tasks are managed efficiently and effectively.
Skills and Experience
Essential skills required for this role are:
It would be useful if the candidate has:
Are you interested?
Apply now with a cover letter and CV to take the first step towards joining our passionate team.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE at 5pm on Wednesday 4 February. We’re currently reviewing applications as they come in, and interviews may be scheduled during the posting period. Please be aware that if we receive a high volume of applications, the job posting might close earlier than the listed closing date.