Planning & Event Delivery - Annual Food Drive New Plymouth

ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum’s Christmas Food Drive team and help manage one of New Plymouth’s most impactful community events. We need passionate volunteers for various roles, including logistics, community engagement, and event support. Whether a seasoned organizer or a newcomer eager to help, your contributions can make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or event planning.
• Great people and communication skills.
• Strong community connections.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee logistics for the Christmas Food Drive.
• Manage volunteer teams effectively.
• Engage with the community and promote the event.

Skills

Logistics experience

Event planning

Communication skills

Community engagement

Organizational skills

Team player

Passion for helping

Job description

Help Lead the Magic of Giving – Join Our 2025 Christmas Food Drive Team!

Volunteer Roles –** Planning & Event Delivery**

The New Plymouth Community Foodbank Christmas Food Drive has grown into a major community event — with over 1,500 volunteers taking part over 2 days in 2024!

As we prepare for our biggest and most impactful drive yet, we’re looking for skilled and passionate volunteers to help organise and oversee the smooth running of this important event.

We’re seeking people who can offer time and talent in the lead-up and during the event. You’ll be part of a supportive team working to ensure the drive reaches the next level of success — delivering the greatest benefit to the Community Foodbank and the people we serve.

Roles Available (multiple positions):
Logistics & Transport Coordination
Volunteer Team Management
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Advertising & Promotions (social media, print, radio)
On-the-Day Event Support & Oversight

Skills/Attributes We’re Looking For:

- Experience in logistics or event planning

- Great people and communication skills

- Strong community connections or confidence engaging others

- Organised, proactive, and a team player

- Passionate about helping those in need

Be Part of Something That Matters-

This is your chance to put your skills to good use for a cause that truly makes a difference in New Plymouth. Whether you're a seasoned organiser or someone with a few hours and a big heart, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of the team behind one of the region’s biggest giving events.