Waikato Zone is part of The Scout Association of New Zealand, also known as "SCOUTS Aotearoa". Visit www.scouts.nz for more information. The Chief Executive Chris Wilson along with the national team are based in Wellington and are located at:
Level 1, 1 Kaiwharawhara Road, Wellington, or via post to
PO Box 11348
Wellington 6142
Phone (04) 815 9260 or 0800 SCOUTS (0800 726 887)
New Zealand is divided into territories for administrative purposes and Waikato Zone is part of the Upper North Island (UNI) Territory. The General Manager, Marlene Rankin may be contacted via:
E-mail marlene.rankin@scouts.nz
Further information may also be found via:
Facebook www.facebook.com/uniregion/
The Zone team provides support to Scout Groups throughout the wider Waikato (click HERE for the location and other details of each Group). The team roles include:
- Zone Leader - is the principal leader and manager of the Zone supporting and overseeing the operations of the Groups within the Zone, along with leading the Zone Team and representing the Zone at regional and national levels.
- Zone Secretary - maintains record keeping for the Zone documenting meetings and distributing information to relevant stakeholders.
- Zone Treasurer - manages Zone funds, income and expenditure for the Zone, monthly and annual financial reporting to the Zone Executive and Scouts New Zealand, and supports Group Treasurers with training in the use of Xero Accounting.
- Zone Property - maintains an oversight of all Scout property within the Zone supporting Groups with the maintainance and usage of all properties ensuring all meet Health and Safety requirements.
- Adults in Scouting (AIS) Training - fosters a supportive learning environment for adult volunteers within the Zone developing and facilitating a network of trainers to deliver training to AIS.
Zone Adults in Scouting (AIS) Team
- AIS Adventure Skills - the team is central to enhancing the outdoor and adventure-based experiences within the Zone. The team, consisting of a network of adventure skills experts, provides support to Leaders ensuring that all members can safely and confidently engage in a range of outdoor activities.
- AIS Health & Safety - the team provides guidance and support around risk, child protection, and health and safety to Groups throughout the Zone.
- AIS Events - the team provides support for Zone events including Gang Show, Piopio Adventure Camp, National Kea & Cub Days, ANZAC Parades, Church Parades and Group or Section specific events.
- AIS Safeguarding - the team provides support throughout the Zone to ensure that there is a fostering of a safe and supportive environment for all involved in Scouting. Leader training and resources are provided to ensure that the well-being of all is maintained.
- AIS Diversity & Inclusion - the team champions the inclusion of all in Scouting through providing guidance and support where needed.
Zone Youth Team
- Youth Team Leader - is a pivotal role ensuring that the voices of young members across all sections are heard and valued. Co-leads a diverse team of youth representatives to share ideas, feedback and perspectives of youth throughout the Zone.
- Youth Team Rover Representative - as support to the Youth Team Leader, this is an equally pivotal role to ensure that the voices of young members across all sections are heard and valued.
The dedicated team have many years of experience in various parts of the Scouting movement at a section, regional and national level including large event organising and management, policy and procedure task forces, national council, Leader training/development, and being involved with international and local events.
The Zone team can be contacted via the individual e-mail addresses under each person's photo below or through scoutswaikato@gmail.com