Volunteer Engagement Lead - North

Apply Now; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity for community engagement

Work for a purpose-driven organisation

Job summary

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd is looking for a candidate to support volunteer engagement and membership growth across Auckland's Mid and Upper North Island. This role includes vital responsibilities like recruiting and onboarding volunteers and leading support processes within the community.

Candidates should bring a background in the not-for-profit or education sectors, as well as strong relationship management skills. The position offers opportunities to engage with the community and drive programme success.

Qualifications

• Experience within not-for-profit, education, or community sectors.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience in team environments.
• Ability to support system development.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of volunteers.
• Lead volunteer and member support processes across the region.
• Support health and safety, complaints, and incident management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

About The Company

GirlGuiding New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a supportive environment for girls and young women to learn new life skills, build self-confidence, and develop their leadership skills. The organisation has a rich history in New Zealand, dating back to 1908 when the Peace Scouts for girls began. In 1928, Peace Scouts became GirlGuiding and New Zealand joined the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) as a founding member. Today, New Zealand is one of 150 countries that belong to the association.

About The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to support volunteer engagement, membership growth, and programme delivery across the Mid and Upper North Island.

Reporting directly to the Membership & Programme Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of volunteers
• Leading volunteer and member support processes across the region
• Supporting youth engagement, unit health checks, and membership growth
• Supporting health and safety, complaints, and incident management processes
• Building strong relationships with volunteers, caregivers, and stakeholders
• Leading regional initiatives and supporting continuous improvement projects
• Travelling across the region to attend events, meetings, and programmes

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience within not-for-profit, education, or community sectors
• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field is advantageous
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience within team environments
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to identify process improvements and support system development
• Excellent communication and organisational capability
• Positive, flexible, and collaborative working style

What's in it for You?

• Work For A Purpose-Driven Organisation With National Impact
• Collaborative Team Environment With Strong Leadership Support
• Opportunity To Drive Membership Growth And Programme Success
• Varied Role With Regional Travel And Community Engagement

Apply today and don't miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!