Volunteer Coordinator

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

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Job summary

Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum in Auckland is seeking a part-time coordinator to oversee the museum's volunteer programme. The role focuses on recruitment, induction, training, and day-to-day support for our Volunteer Guides and Hosts.

The 32-hour week includes Monday to Friday, with some evenings, holidays and weekend work. You will bring 2+ years of experience managing large teams, strong organisation, and excellent communication to help our volunteers contribute to NZ's

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing and coordinating large numbers of people, preferably volunteers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and a warm, approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, induction, training, development and day-to-day management of Volunteer Guides and Hosts.
• Coordinate ongoing delivery and development of the volunteer programme.
• Support volunteer engagement activities, including the volunteer newsletter.

Skills

Volunteer management

Recruitment

Training

Coordination

Communication

Job description

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• You need to be a resident in Aotearoa, New Zealand or Oceania and already eligible to live/work in Aotearoa, New Zealand
• Closing date for applications is 11:59 pm on Sunday 15 Nov 2026

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.