Volunteer Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contribution

Job summary

Auckland Council's Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa New Zealand Maritime Museum is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to oversee and develop the museum's volunteer programme, including recruitment, induction, training and day-to-day management of Volunteer Guides and Hosts.

The role is permanent 32 hours per week (part-time), typically Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings, holidays and weekends; it offers a chance to work with a diverse community of volunteers and contribute to local maritime history.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, induction, training, development and day-to-day management of Volunteer Guides and Hosts.
• Play an active role in volunteer newsletters and engagement activities.
• Coordinate ongoing delivery and development of the museum's volunteer programme.

Skills

2+ years experience coordinating large

Job description

Volunteer Coordinator

Company : Auckland Council Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

Job Description - Volunteer Coordinator

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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.

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 móu: 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 andhave 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.
• 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.

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.

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