Volunteer Recruitment Advisor

Join our unique and growing volunteer recruitment team, running end-to-end recruitment looking for amazing volunteers who want to make a difference to communities in the wider pacific. You will be helping to support a modern way of volunteering that can take place online or in-person, connecting volunteers with communities. This is a unique role that blends volunteer recruitment with internal and agency approaches to recruitment. 

 VSA has been going through an exciting period of growth, and we have one full-time fixed-term position available until 30 June 2025.

Ko wai mātou – Who are we  

Te Tūao Tāwāhi - Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is New Zealand’s largest and most experienced volunteering agency working within international development. We partner with businesses, governments and organisations located here and abroad to send volunteers on assignments overseas or online. Our volunteers share their skills, experiences, and knowledge directly with local people and communities to make real, sustainable change.    

Our vision for a world with thriving communities, both locally and across the wider Pacific, starts internally with a thriving workplace. At VSA your contribution will be valued as we work, learn, and understand together. Your mahi for VSA can create new opportunities for people that will ripple across communities for generations to come.   

Te āhua o Te Tūrunga – The nature of the position  

As one of our volunteer recruitment advisors, you will be tasked with finding, screening and selecting the volunteers who make us who we are as an organization. In this role, you will get to work with a wide variety of high-caliber professionals from doctors to business advisors to beekeepers. In this role, you will be rewarded with knowing that the volunteers you select will be going to help make a difference and it is this purpose that will guide your mahi.  

You will get to be a leading part of a comprehensive end-to-end recruitment process when we don’t just look at professional fit but value alignment and cultural competency. You will get to show off your skills throughout the process from promoting your vacancies/assignments, to sourcing candidates, leading panel interviews, being a part of recruitment campaigns and best of all choosing which volunteer to present. You will work closely with your wider group to ensure the volunteers you select have a successful journey with us.  

Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role   

We are looking for someone that embodies manaakitanga, who can quickly establish trusted and productive working relationships, and believes in our vision of building a world of thriving communities.   

As one of our Recruitment Advisor you will ideally have:  

• Proven experience with end-to-end agency or internal recruitment or volunteer recruitment experience. 
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to interact in a culturally respectful manner at all levels across both New Zealand and Pacific organisations.  
• Confidence in both verbal and written communication skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure.   

You will be successful in this role if you bring a high level of motivation and initiative, self-management and ability to work autonomously to deliver results to deadline.   

Te tono – How to apply:  

If you want to be a part of an exciting team that is passionate about connecting people, then we encourage you to apply by Monday 25th November 2024.

Please submit your application with a cover letter and CV via Seek.

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The starting salary for this role is between $69,212 - $81,427, depending on skill and experience. 

This role is Wellington-based, with the flexibility to work from home up to a couple of days a week. This role will likely start in January 2025.

If you would like to know more about this role or VSA, or have any questions about applying, please feel free to reach out to us at careers@vsa.org.nz; you can also apply by emailing your cover letter and CV to careers@vsa.org.nz