Central Otago REAP

✨Central Otago REAP has this exciting new opportunity available to the right person. This might be you!

🏃‍♀️‍➡️Team Leader for Early Childhood & Schools 🚶‍♂️

We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualifications and/or leadership experience relevant to ECE or Schools
- Experience in community engagement and relationship-building at local and regional levels
- Cultural awareness and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Creative and innovative thinking, someone who thinks outside the square!
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- A great sense of humour and excellent people skills

At Central Otago REAP, you’ll be part of a supportive, community-focused team committed to improving education outcomes. If you’re passionate about leading positive change and making a difference in the lives of learners, we’d love to hear from you!

👉How to Apply:
Send through a detailed cover letter and resume to the General Manager:
Kellie Weatherston - [email protected]
OR visit - https://www.coreap.org.nz/vacancies

Applications close: 2nd July 2026

Getting to Know Central – Connecting with our Emergency Services 🚑🚒🚓

Do you know what to do in an emergency?
Join us for an engaging and interactive evening with our local emergency services and discover how the organisations that keep our communities safe work together.

Learn practical ways to reduce risks at home and in your community, gain confidence in responding to emergencies, and have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with the people who are there when we need them most.

📅 Monday 22 June
🕕 6.00pm – 7.30pm
📍 St John, 40 Brandon Street, Alexandra

A valuable session for anyone wanting to feel more prepared, informed, and connected to their community. All welcome!

⏰ Feeling like you're constantly juggling all the things?

Join us for a relaxed and practical conversation about creating simple schedules and systems that can help your household run more smoothly, even in the busy season of life with little ones.

📆 Wednesday 17th June
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Alexandra Elim Church, 15 Ngapara Street, Alexandra

👉 Check out the comments for more information.

🗣️ Ever wanted to learn Te Reo Māori but weren't sure where to start?

Join our fun, beginner-friendly Te Reo Māori course and discover the language, culture, and stories that make Aotearoa unique.

🗓 Starting Monday 10 August
🕕 6.00 – 8.00pm
📍 Alexandra Community House , 14-20 Centennial Ave Alexandra

🗓 Starting Tuesday 11 August
🕕 6.00 – 8.00pm
📍 Cromwell REAP Room, 19 Molyneux Ave Cromwell

👩‍🏫 Tutor: Mary-Anne Westhead
💰 FREE

👉 Check out the comments for booking information and secure your place today!

Languages - Connect Through Culture, Grow Through Languages - Adult and Community Education - COREAP Central Otago REAP Incorporated

📸 Check out the photos below to see some of the highlights from last Saturday’s Kai, Culture and Conversation Workshop.

Not sure what to eat for breakfast?

Join Heather Breen for this free two-session workshop and learn how to create a healthy breakfast that keeps you feeling fuller, more energized, and ready for the day ahead. Discover why protein and fibre matter, how different breakfasts work for different people, and simple changes that can have a lasting impact on your wellbeing.

Bring along what you would normally have for breakfast and have a discussion about various options depending on your lifestyle. No judgements!

📅 Mondays 22 & 29 June
⏰ 6:30am – 7:30am
📍 Alexandra Community House
💲 FREE

👉 Check out the comments to find out how to book your place!

🌿 Curious about the stories that shaped Central Otago?

Join us for Getting to Know Central Otago, a fascinating series designed to help you deepen your understanding of our region's rich history, culture, and identity. This session, Connecting to Our Place and Stories, brings together local experts to explore Ngāi Tahu pathways and traditions, the changing face of Central Otago from moa to the arrival of Māori, and the impact of European settlement and horticulture on the landscape we know today.

📅 Monday 15 June
🕕 6:00 – 7:30pm
📍 Alexandra Community House

👉 Check out the comments for booking information or contact us on 03 448 6115 or [email protected]

📣 Calling all teachers – this one's for you!

Join Jess Tuhega and Jessica Dick from the Ministry of Education Curriculum Advisory Service for a FREE Kōwhiti Whakapae workshop exploring the Maths learning area. Discover how mathematical thinking is already happening through children's everyday play and experiences, and gain practical ideas, tools, and resources to strengthen your teaching practice.

Two workshop opportunities available

📍 Wānaka
📅 Tuesday 9 June
🕕 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Aspire Preschool, 45 Connor Street, Wānaka

📍 Alexandra
📅 Wednesday 10 June
🕕 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Alexandra Community House, 14 Centennial Ave, Alexandra

🎟 Check out the comments to find out how to secure your ticket.