Desired Job Title
Lead Instructor – DevelopmentTraining ManagerFirst Aid InstructorDive InstructorSecurity ManagerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridOpen to relocation: No
Deon Botha
Experienced Manager with strong Change Management and Leadership Skills.
Rolleston,New Zealand
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 30 years in training and development, specializing in adult and youth education. Demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing client satisfaction and team performance through effective project and relationship management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor – HUET training
Denray Marine
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
- Completed sea survival training
- Assisting with BOSIET/FOET
- Performed routine equipment maintenance
- International (OPITO) Audit preparation
- Maritime/Safety Diver and Medical course development
- Onsite Tier 2 Medic and MER (Medical Emergency Response) Manager
- Left position due to company restructuring
Instructor – Specialist Remote Medic/Emergency Management/CIMS Training
C4 Group
02.2018 - 07.2019
- First aid/Remote/Outdoor First Aid/Pre-Hospital Emergency Care/Maritime/Offshore Medic Training
- LandSAR/Alpine Cliff Rescue/Actions for Survival /C4 Group and Oceania Medical.
- Instructor – Security Training (COA/Self Defence/Defensive Tactics/Port Facility Security Officer/Ship Security Officer/Company Security Officer/Handcuff/Control and Restraint/CIMS2/4 - C4 Group/Skills Organisation
Lead Instructor – Development
Actions For Survival – New Zealand
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Development of new programmes such as First Aid For All/Refresher (E-Learning) and Pre-Hospital Emergency Care/First Responder course.
- Delivery of all First Aid/PHEC and Health and Safety Programmes including school programs.
- Recruitment, development, training and continued education/upskilling of AFS First Aid Instructors in New Zealand
Compliance Certifier/Trainer
HazSubs
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Compliance testing of Cylinders/Hazardous locations.
- Training of Certified Handlers and Competent persons for the handling of Hazardous substances such as Explosives/Flammable Gasses and Liquids.
Security Program/PFSO/SSO/CIMS Instructor. Medical Program Instructor
C4 Group
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Delivery and assessment of training: First aid/PHEC/Security Programs including Conflict Management, Aviation Security, Control and Restraint, Self Defence, Port Facility Security Officer/Ship Security Officer/Company Security Officer/CIMS 4
Regional Manager – Auckland and Waikato
Triple One Care
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Instructor/Medic/Representative.
- Delivery and assessment of training: Workplace First Aid / Pre-Hospital Emergency Care / Outdoor First aid and Emergency Management / A.E.D. / New Zealand Police Refresher/ NZDA/NZRC CORE Modular Level 4/5.
- N.Z. Coastguard SAR Marine Medic
- New Zealand Surf Lifesaving (L2).
- Event Medic (BLS).
- Marketing/Sales of First Aid equipment and courses.
First Aid/Security Programme Trainer
C4 Group
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Delivery and Assessment of Training: First Aid, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care and Specialist Pre-Hospital programmes.
- Delivery and assessment of specific First Aid programmes as required by C4 Group clients.
- Delivery and assessment of specific security programmes as required by C4 Group clients.
- Including Conflict Management and Defensive Tactics. (Self Defence/Close quarter combat, control and restraint, baton and handcuff use).
- Self-defence, conflict management and Handcuff training for Air New Zealand and Virgin Air (New Zealand).
External Education Tutor (Part time)
St John – Northern Region (External Education)
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Deliver following courses to the members of the public and companies/organisations in the Northern Region: Work Place First Aid, Work Place First Aid (with Paediatric Focus), Work Place First Aid (Refreshers), Sports First Aid Course, Basic Life Support, Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s), Child First Aid, CPR Courses.
- Assess students according to NZQA Standards (4098) and award certificates in Work Place First Aid/Refreshers/Basic Life Support (6402/6401/6400).
- Customer Service.
- Development of practical and workable training programmes and/or plans.
- Awarded CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD at the end of 2006
Director/Managing Instructor and Technician
Africa Offshore Divers
11.2004 - 02.2006
- Independent Scuba Diving Instructor (NAUI and PADI) and First Aid and CPR Instructor.
- Duties and Responsibilities: Recruiting and training of students, Setting up of course schedules and budgets, Buying and marketing of gear (scuba gear, outdoor adventure gear and clothing), Arranging and planning excursions, Internal training of staff, Marketing of courses, merchandise and travel packages.
Branch/Franchise Manager (Life Insurance - Liberty Life)
Berrow Investment Group (Pty) Ltd
03.2004 - 11.2004
- Drive sales team conduct one on one meetings weekly with consultants and team leaders, joint calls with consultants.
- Recruit and develop new consultants and team leaders into the industry.
- Supervise office environment and admin staff. Control and monitoring of all business loaded, handle-underwriting requirements.
- Increase production and marketing of corporate products.
- Team motivation of teams and franchise.
- Achieve own sales of min 6,000,000 production credits for the year.
- Attend product launches and new product training.
- Reach franchise, team, recruiting and personal targets set by B.I.G.
- Conduct all human resources and industrial relations functions including disciplinary procedures.
- Training of consultants on behavioural and selling skills as well as new products.
- Training of team leaders on recruitment, human resources, performance management, behavioural and selling techniques.
Sales Manager- Life Insurance
Africa Offshore Divers
12.2001 - 01.2003
- Management of Sales Activity of Consultants.
- Quality of new business production – Persistency & NTU rate.
- Quantity of new business production – Cases & API against budget.
- New Business Production – Cases per consultant against budget.
- Submission of new business within specified time limits.
- Development of Markets – prospecting, penetrating & retention.
- Stop order lodgments – as against cut-off dates.
- Recruiting, selecting and performance management of Consultants.
Department Manager – Outdoors/ Assistant Branch Manager(weekends)
Logans Sportmans Warehouse
08.2000 - 12.2001
- Duties include: managing and running the above listed departments with staff compliment of 4 permanent specialists and 10 casual (part-time) specialists.
- Responsibilities include setting and meeting budgets, promotions, and display stands, recruitment, staff training and disciplinary issues.
- Rean for Leaving: To take up position at African Life
Director/Managing Instructor Trainer and Technician
Indigo Blue Diving
02.2000 - 08.2000
- Recruiting and training of students (International and local).
- Setting up of course schedules and budgets.
- Buying and marketing of gear (scuba gear, outdoor adventure gear and clothing).
- Arranging and planning excursions.
- Internal training of staff.
- Marketing of courses, merchandise and travel packages.
- Reason for Leaving: Company sold
Education
Master of Change and Organisational Resilience - Change Management And Organisational Resillience.
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
09-2026
Diploma in Paramedic Science -
AUT
New Zealand Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching - Level 5
Te WānangaAotearoa
01-2025
New Zealand Certificate in Project Management - Level 4
Te WānangaAotearoa
01-2024
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course. -
EBSSA
EBSSA International.08-2021
Port Facility Security Officer/ Ship Security Officer/ Company Security Officer -
01-2017
IATA Conflict Management/Defensive Tactics instructor -
01-2017
National Certificate (Security) Level 2 and 3 (Site Security) -
The Skills Organisation
01-2017
Skills
- Training and development
- Sales and marketing management
- Client services and support
- Project and business management
- Time and performance management
- Relationship and team building
- Management style and motivation
- Emergency medical skills
- Change and risk management
- Site and security management
- Recruitment and induction training
- Skill assessment and planning
- Scuba diving instruction
References
- Kathy Wright, 0274648660, 09 6367339, Managing Director C4 Group Ltd, 305A Neilson St, Onehunga, Auckland, 1642
- Karl Laaks, +6427 3616 119, karllaaks@yahoo.com, Director – Empower Ltd.
- Simon Townsend, 021 478 655, Registered Paramedic – PROMED Northland
- Kane Turner, 0221715049, Kane@ktservices.nz, Owner – KT Services
- Ross Drysdale, 04 5263218, Master Trainer – Medic First Aid
- Roi Humphris, 027 4979182, (09) 420 8412, Senior Tutor (St.John)
- Gavin Nell, 021 620 997, (09) 636 3932, CEO- GDF Group
- Nicola Mather-Yilmaz, Training Director at Actions for Survival, info@actionsforsurvival.com
- Graham Dennis, Managing Director at Actions for Survival, graham@actionsforsurvival.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Comittee Menber of Selwyn Cadet Forces.
- Coaching Co-ordinator for Rolleston Rugby Football Club
- Coach of Rolleston yr9 Combined Rugby Team
- Coach of Rolleston Junior mixed Touch Rugby Team
- Umpire – Canterbury Cricket (CRCUA)
- Member of Taskforce Kiwi – Flood relief and response Cyclone Gabrielle Auckland
- Rolleston Rugby Football Club – Coach and Committee Member
- Member of Canterbury Underwater Club – Secretary
- Member of North Canterbury Dive Club
- Member of United Forces Lodge No. 245 (Free Masons Lodge)
- Member of Lincoln Lodge No.33
- SAMVO (South African Military Veterans Organisation). Christchurch
- Rolleston RSA Executive Committee Member
- College Rifles Rugby Football Club – Backline and Fitness Coach (Premier Reserve)
- Rolleston College Sports Working Group
- Waterwise Instructor (Sailing/Kayaks and water-safety)
- Basketball coach: Glamorgan Primary School Auckland
- Cricket Coach: Weedons Cricket Club (Renegades 1B)
- St. John Youth Divisional Manager (Hibiscus Coast)
- Scuba Diving Instructor from April 95 – Present
- NAUI Instructor (NAUI #17482) 10 years
- PADI Speciality Instructor (PADI # 635486) 20 years
- Rescue Diver –31 years
- Former member of Coastguard New Zealand at CGNS (North Shore)
- NZ Boat Master / Outboard Engine Maintenance /Marine VHF Radio Operator /Inboard Engine Maintenance /SAR Medic /Coastal Marine Medic/Off-shore Medic - The Royal NZ Coastguard Boating Education Services
Travel
- New Zealand
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Lesotho
- Zimbabwe
- Bophuthatswana
- Botswana
- Morocco
- United Kingdom
- Swaziland
- Zambia
- South Africa
- Bassas da India
- Australia
- United States of America
Personal Information
- Passport Number: LM078162
- Date of Birth: 08/19/66
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Married with two children (an 19-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son)
Timeline
Instructor – HUET training
Denray Marine
04.2019 - 07.2019
Lead Instructor – Development
Actions For Survival – New Zealand
06.2018 - 04.2019
Compliance Certifier/Trainer
HazSubs
03.2018 - 06.2018
Instructor – Specialist Remote Medic/Emergency Management/CIMS Training
C4 Group
02.2018 - 07.2019
Security Program/PFSO/SSO/CIMS Instructor. Medical Program Instructor
C4 Group
03.2017 - 02.2018
Regional Manager – Auckland and Waikato
Triple One Care
07.2015 - 03.2017
First Aid/Security Programme Trainer
C4 Group
11.2012 - 12.2013
External Education Tutor (Part time)
St John – Northern Region (External Education)
09.2009 - 12.2013
Director/Managing Instructor and Technician
Africa Offshore Divers
11.2004 - 02.2006
Branch/Franchise Manager (Life Insurance - Liberty Life)
Berrow Investment Group (Pty) Ltd
03.2004 - 11.2004
Sales Manager- Life Insurance
Africa Offshore Divers
12.2001 - 01.2003
Department Manager – Outdoors/ Assistant Branch Manager(weekends)
Logans Sportmans Warehouse
08.2000 - 12.2001
Director/Managing Instructor Trainer and Technician
Indigo Blue Diving
02.2000 - 08.2000
Master of Change and Organisational Resilience - Change Management And Organisational Resillience.
Academy Ex/The Mind Lab
Diploma in Paramedic Science -
AUT
New Zealand Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching - Level 5
Te WānangaAotearoa
New Zealand Certificate in Project Management - Level 4
Te WānangaAotearoa
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course. -
EBSSA
Port Facility Security Officer/ Ship Security Officer/ Company Security Officer -
IATA Conflict Management/Defensive Tactics instructor -
National Certificate (Security) Level 2 and 3 (Site Security) -
The Skills Organisation