Title:  Volunteer Coordinator

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

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.  

We have a fantastic opportunity available for someone looking for part time hours (32 per week) 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. These passionate ambassadors of New Zealand’s maritime story contribute to over 20,000 hours per year.

This is an interesting, varied role where you will be looking after volunteer recruitment as well as the induction, training, development and day-to-day management of our Volunteer Guides and Hosts, and the guided visitor tours.

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

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. 

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

Band:  E

Salary: $60,000k – $70,000k per annum, pro rata, based on skillset, qualifications, and experience. 

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.

 Tono mo te mahi/To Apply 

• 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
• Close date for applications is 11:59pm on 19 September 2025  

If you have specific questions regarding this role after reading this advert and the position description, please contact gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. 

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.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.

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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