Our main office is in Wellington:
Physical Address: Surf Life Saving New Zealand Inc., Level 3, 202 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011
PO Box: PO Box 9205, Marion Square, Wellington 6141
Phone: 04 384 8325
Email: communications@surflifesaving.org.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/surflifesaving
We also have three other offices, in Auckland, Mt Maunganui and Canterbury, where some of the Northern, Eastern and Southern Region staff are based:
Auckland Office
Physical address: 3 Solent Street, Mechanics Bay, Auckland 1010
PO Box: PO Box 2195, Auckland 1140
Phone: (09) 303 0663
Mount Maunganui Office
Physical address: 2 Boeing Place, Mount Maunganui 3116
PO Box: PO Box 4667, Mount Maunganui 3149
Phone: 07 574 2061
Canterbury Office
Physical address: Unit 9, 1025 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023
PO Box: PO Box 22 528, Christchurch 8142
Phone: 03 366 5591
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Staff
National Support Offic
Brett Sullivan, General Manager - Programmes and Services
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| Email |
brett.sullivan@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7214
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| Mobile |
027 457 1011
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| Responsibilities |
Strategy and management of livesaving and sport.
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Mark Weatherall, General Manager - Club Development
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| Email |
mark.weatherall@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 3827 217
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| Mobile |
027 233 4014
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| Responsibilities |
Strategy and management of club development.
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Mike Keech, Sponsorship and Marketing Manager
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| Email |
mike.keech@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7202
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| Mobile |
027 457 1002
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| Responsibilities |
Sponsorship and commercial relationships, marketing and brand
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Matt Warren, Projects Manager
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| Email |
matt.warren@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 3827 219
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| Mobile |
027 475 7323
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| Responsibilities |
Strategy and management of club development.
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Sally Marett, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
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| Email |
sally.marett@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7206
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| Responsibilities |
Supporting the Chief Executive and Management Team.
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Maddy White, Interim Media and PR Officer
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| Email |
maddy.white@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 303 9335
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| Mobile |
027 6488823
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| Responsibilities |
Media and public affairs support.
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Andy Kent, Lifesaving Services and Education Manager
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| Email |
andy.kent@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7205
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| Mobile |
027 557 1015
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| Responsibilities |
Lifesaving and education programmes.
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Tim Marsden, Learning and Development Manager
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| Email |
tim.marsden@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7213 |
| Responsibilities |
Developing member qualifications and pathways.
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David Hickey, Rescue Asset Manager
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| Email |
david.hickey@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 524 6641
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| Mobile |
027 280 6420
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| Responsibilities |
Inflatable rescue boats: gear support and training.
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Nick Mulcahy, Aquatic Risk Manager
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| Email |
nick.mulcahy@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 384 8325 extension 736
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Mobile
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027 249 0038
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| Responsibilities |
Aquatic risk management proggrammes (coast, marine, rivers).
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Brad Edwards, Sport Development Manager
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| Email |
brad.edwards@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7204
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| Responsibilities |
High performance, coach, official and event development.
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TBC, Events Manager
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| Email |
TBC
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| Direct line |
TBC
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| Mobile |
TBC
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| Responsibilities |
Delivering national Surf Sports events.
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Elyse Robert, Learning and Development - Administration Support
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| Email |
elyse.robert@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7217
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| Responsibilities |
Supporting learning and development projects.
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Jo Bailey, Information Manager
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| Email |
jo.bailey@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7216
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| Responsibilities |
Websites, membership/patrols database, and information management.
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Jason Cowlam, Fundraising Manager
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Email
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TBC
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| Direct line |
04 382 7207
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| Responsibilities |
Fundraising projects - includes National Jandal Day and other charity events.
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Jamie Nilsson, Communications Co-ordinator
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| Email |
jamie.nilsson@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7211
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| Responsibilities |
Surf Rescue, social networking and other communication projects.
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Nicole Hura, Administration and Finance Assistant
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| Email |
nicole.hura@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 384 8325
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| Responsibilities |
Office administration and finance support.
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Northern region staff
Northern region covers the upper North Island (Auckland and above, plus Raglan). Staff are based in the Auckland office.
Pam Elgar, Chief Executive
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| Email |
pam.elgar@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 303 0663
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| Mobile |
021 108 9845
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| Responsibilities |
Overall management of Surf Life Saving Northern Region.
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Breanna Flavell-Johnson, Club Development Officer 
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| Email |
breanna.flavelljohnson@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 303 9339
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| Mobile |
021 507 140
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| Responsibilities |
Support for Far North, Whangarei Heads, Ruakaka, Waipu, Mangawhai Heads and Omaha clubs.
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Jake George, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
jake.george@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 303 9337
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| Mobile |
021 507 141 |
| Responsibilities |
Support for United North Piha, Piha, Karekare, Kariaotahi, Sunset Beach and Raglan clubs.
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Simon Bell, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
simon.bell@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 303 9338
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| Mobile |
021 507 142
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| Responsibilities |
Support for Orewa, Mairangi Bay, Red Beach, Muriwai and Bethells Beach clubs.
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Hayden Rawcliffe, Business Manager 
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| Email |
hayden.rawcliffe@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 303 9333
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| Mobile |
021 507 967 |
| Responsibilities |
Business development and funding in the northern region.
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Tom Burgess, Lifesaving and Club Support Manager
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| Email |
tom.burgess@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
09 303 9336
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| Mobile |
021 507 144
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| Responsibilities |
Lifesaving programmes and overseeing club support.
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Central region staff
Central region covers the lower North Island (all areas below Taranaki on the west and Hawkes Bay on the east). Staff are based across the region.
Liam McMaster, Club Development Manager
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| Email |
liam.mcmaster@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7208
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| Mobile |
027 755 9919
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| Responsibilities |
Support for Lyall Bay, Maranui, Worser Bay, Titahi Bay, Paekakariki, Levin-Waiterere, Foxton, Otaki and Palmerston North clubs.
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Andrew Cronin, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
andrew.cronin@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
06 758 2555
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| Mobile |
027 5571 008 |
| Responsibilities |
Support for Waitara, Fitzroy, East End, New Plymouth Old Boys, Opunake and Wanganui clubs.
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David Beattie, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
david.beattie@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
06 845 9336 Ext 719
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| Mobile |
027 557 1009
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| Responsibilities |
Support for Ocean Beach Kiwi, Pacific, Waimarama, Westshore, and Riversdale clubs.
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Brent Harvey, Programmes and Service Manager
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| Email |
brent.harvey@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
04 382 7210
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| Mobile |
027 557 1010 |
| Responsibilities |
Provision of programmes and services (including events and lifesaving) in the central region.
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Joss Urbahn, Administrator
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| Email |
joss.urbahn@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
06 363 7555
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| Responsibilities |
Administration support for central region staff. Also provides support to the Northern clubs of the Capital Coast area.
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Eastern Region Staff
Eastern region covers the east of the North Island (From Coromandel down to Gisborne). Staff are based across the region.
Matt Williams, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
matt.williams@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Mobile |
0274 571 027
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| Responsibilities |
Support for Hot Water Beach, Tairua, Pauanui, Onemana, Whiritoa, Whangamata and Waihi clubs.
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Scott Bicknell, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
scott.bicknell@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
07 574 2061
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| Mobile |
0274 571 021
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| Responsibilities |
Support for Mt Maunganui, Omanu, Papamoa, Pukehina, Whakatane, Maketu and Opotiki clubs.
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Jeremy Lockwood, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
jeremy.lockwood@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
06 867 1024
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| Mobile |
027 457 1024
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| Responsibilities |
Support for Wainui, Waikanae, Tolaga Bay and Midway clubs.
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Mike Lord, Programmes and Services Manager
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| Email |
mike.lord@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
07 574 2061
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| Mobile |
027 457 1025
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| Responsibilities |
Provision of programmes and services (including events and lifesaving) in the eastern region.
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Sheryl McLay, CoachForce Officer - Eastern Region
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| Email |
sheryl.mclay@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
07 574 2061
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| Mobile |
0275 571 016
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| Responsibilities |
Supporting coaching and coaches in the Eastern Region.
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Southern Region
Southern region covers the South Island. Staff are based across the region.
Scott Roberts, Club Development Officer
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| Email |
scott.roberts@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
03 366 5591
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| Mobile |
027 5571 013
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| Responsibilities |
Support for clubs in the Christchurch area (Waikuku, Spencer Park, Waimairi, North beach, New Brighton, South Brighton, Sumner, Taylors Mistake clubs).
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Stu Bryce, Business Manager
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| Email |
stu.bryce@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
03 366 5591
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| Mobile |
027 5571 012
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| Responsibilities |
Business development and funding in the southern region.
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Dougal Holmes, Programmes and Services Manager
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| Email |
dougal.holmes@surflifesaving.org.nz
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| Direct line |
03 366 5591
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| Mobile |
027 4571 004
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| Responsibilities |
Provision of programmes and services (including events and lifesaving) in the southern region.
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Who does what?
The role of a Club Development Officer
A CDO The first port of call for all club enquiries within a designated area CDO tasks include (but not limited to) facilitating area advisory committees (LAC/SACs), delivery of Club Patrol Operations Manuals, sports events, membership courses, supervision of area Regional Guard/Beach Education. The CDO also works with club leaders to help them identify and then meet their prioritised needs.
The role of a regional Business Manager
Responsible for business development and fundraising for national and regional activities in a given region. This includes (but is not limited to) developing relationships with key regional funders like city councils and regional trusts. The Business Manager also helps to deliver national business initiatives to the local area i.e. National Jandal Day. Note: Clubs continue to do their own fundraising.
The role of a regional Programmes and Services Manager
Provision of programmes and services in a given region. Includes (but not limited to) overseeing Beach Education, Regional Guard, Coastal Public Safety Programme, Regional membership courses (i.e. National Lifeguard Schools, Lifeguard Skills courses, coaching and officials courses etc), regional sports events and lifeguarding activity.
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