Volunteer Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contribution

Discounts & exclusive partner benefits

Volunteer training & development

Job summary

Auckland Council, partnering with Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum, seeks a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to oversee recruitment, induction, training and daily management of the museum's volunteer guides and hosts. The role includes engaging volunteers through newsletters and events, contributing to a welcoming visitor experience.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years leading large volunteer teams, strong organization, autonomous work style and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing and coordinating large numbers of people, preferably volunteers.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication in a warm, approachable manner.
• Experience recruiting and training volunteers and knowledge of volunteer management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, induction, training, development and day-to-day management of Volunteer Guides and Hosts.
• Coordinate and support volunteer engagement activities including newsletters and events.

Skills

Volunteer management

Recruitment

Training

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

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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 volunteerrecruitment, 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.

Please click HERE to access the position description for this opportunity.

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.
• To view a snapshot of these please click here: Snapshot

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.

If you’re a proactive leader or ready to take the next step, you thrive in a busy visitor-focused environment, apply today and take your next step with Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa.

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter
• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
• 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.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is part of the Auckland Council whānau, responsible for Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Conventions, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland Stadiums, and many of the festivals and events that make Auckland a great place to live and visit.

Our people are driven by passion and a sense of service to Aucklanders. What we share is our love of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and our passion about the work we each do to make it a dynamic and exciting place.

Each part of Tātaki is important, but when we come together, we bind into something more powerful than the sum of our parts. We all work in partnership with each other and our delivery partners, to make Tāmaki Makaurau a vibrant place where everyone can thrive.