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About GirlGuiding New Zealand


At GirlGuiding New Zealand, we're all about helping girls and young women build confidence, leadership skills, resilience, and connections that last a lifetime. As a not-for-profit organisation, supported by a network of more than 1,000 volunteers, we create opportunities for young people to thrive in communities across Aotearoa. GirlGuiding New Zealand has been supporting and empowering young people for more than 100 years and is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

The Role

The primary purpose of the Volunteer Engagement Lead - North is to support volunteer engagement, and membership growth across the Central and Upper North Island. This is a people focused role for someone who thrives on connection, variety and making a real difference. No two days will be the same. You could be supporting volunteers, visiting units and events across the region, collaborating with national teams, helping deliver new initiatives or finding practical ways to improve the member experience. You’ll be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, flexible when priorities shift and always ready to roll up your sleeves and help out. If you’re a collaborative leader who enjoys building relationships and supporting others to succeed, this could be the opportunity for you.


Key Responsibilities:

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

  • Leading volunteer and member support processes across the region

  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of volunteers

  • Building strong relationships with volunteers, caregivers, and stakeholders

  • Supporting youth engagement, and membership growth

  • Leading regional initiatives and supporting continuous improvement projects

  • Travelling across the region to attend events, meetings, and programmes

  • Supporting health and safety, incident management and complaints processes

About You

  • Experience within not-for-profit, education or community sectors

  • A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field is advantageous

  • Proven leadership experience with the confidence and passion to take on new challenges

  • Strong relationship management experience and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Ability to identify process improvements and support system development

  • Excellent communication and organisational capability

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and online platforms

  • Positive, flexible, and collaborative working style

  • Hold a current full driver’s licence

Why Join Us?

  • A Flexible Hybrid Working Environment

  • Work For A Purpose-Driven Organisation With National Impact

  • Lead Volunteer Engagement Across Diverse Communities

  • Collaborative Team Environment With Strong Leadership Support

  • Opportunity To Drive Membership Growth And Programme Success

  • Varied Role With Regional Travel And Community Engagement

To learn more about our purpose and impact, visit the GirlGuiding New Zealand website and explore how we're empowering girls and young women across Aotearoa.

https://girlguidingnz.org.nz

Apply Now!

  1. Please submit your CV and include a brief cover letter outlining:

  • Why you're interested in working with GirlGuiding New Zealand.

  • Your experience leading or supporting volunteers, teams, or community groups.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.