Volunteer Coordinator

New Zealand Maritime Museum; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Maori outcomes

Discounts via Auckland Council whanau

Career in cultural institution

Job summary

New Zealand Maritime Museum is seeking a part-time Volunteer Co-ordinator (32 hours per week) to oversee and develop the museum’s volunteer programme in Auckland’s CBD. You’ll recruit, induct, train and manage Volunteer Guides and Hosts, and contribute to the volunteer newsletter and engagement activities.

Flexibility is required for occasional evenings, holidays and weekends. This permanent role supports a diverse team and contributes to New Zealand’s maritime story, with KiwiSaver and other

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing and coordinating large numbers of people, preferably volunteers.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask, with autonomy.
• Outstanding communication and warm, approachable manner.
• Experience in recruiting and training people; knowledge of volunteer management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, induction, training, development and day-to-day management of Volunteer Guides and Hosts.
• Coordinate ongoing delivery and development of the museum’s volunteer programme.
• Support volunteer engagement activities, including the volunteer newsletter.
• Contribute to visitor experience through volunteer services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

People management

Volunteer coordination

Job description

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Embark on a journey with Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum. Celebrating the connection between people and the sea, the team of passionate staff and volunteers share New Zealand’s history and inspirational stories through extensive galleries, exhibitions, programmes and on-water experiences. Sitting at the gateway of Auckland’s vibrant Viaduct Basin on Hobson Wharf, the museum is Auckland's primary CBD-based waterfront visitor attraction.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity available for someone looking for part-time hours to oversee and co-ordinate the ongoing delivery and development of the New Zealand Maritime Museum’s volunteer programme.

Our volunteers are integral to the Museum’s culture, visitor experience and general running of the organisation as well as being passionate ambassadors of New Zealand’s maritime story.

This is an interesting, varied role that includes looking after volunteer recruitment, induction, training, development, and day-to-day management of our Volunteer Guides and Hosts, as well as playing an active role in our volunteer newsletter and other volunteer engagement activities.

This is a permanent 32-hour position typically working Monday to Friday. However, flexibility is required as there is occasional work on evenings, holidays and weekends.

He kōrero mōu: About you

Ideally you will bring 2+ years of previous experience managing and coordinating large numbers of people, preferably volunteers. You’ll have strong organisational skills, a natural at multi-tasking and are comfortable working autonomously.

Your outstanding communication skills and warm and approachable manner will be essential to working with this diverse group of staff and volunteers. You will also ideally have previous experience in recruiting and training people and have knowledge and understanding of volunteer management best practices.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• A career in one of Aotearoa’s most significant cultural institutions.
• A collaborative, values-based team with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and Māori outcomes.
• In addition, as part of the Auckland Council whanau, working for Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa opens doors to a vast array of discounts and exclusive partnership benefits.
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Salary: $60,000k - $70,000k per annum, pro rata, based on skillset, qualifications, and experience.

Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Please note you may be required to conduct Police Vetting, MOJ and/or Drug and Alcohol testing checks if your role requires this and any other pre-employment checks required including eligibility to work in NZ, references and qualification checks if you are the preferred candidate.