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Current Volunteer Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the assignments listed below. Click on the job titles to find out more about the assignments and how to apply.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to take up a VSA assignment but none of the assignments below suit you, you can register your interest with us and we can notify you when an assignment in your field of work comes up.

Please note that all volunteers must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents with the right of re-entry to New Zealand. We prefer that VSA volunteers have lived in New Zealand for a period of at least two years. NZ citizens living abroad will be considered for assignments but all interviews are held in our office in Wellington and volunteers are also required to attend a briefing course in Wellington.

1709 - Carpenter/Joiner, Zambia
The carpentry production unit of the Chodort Training Centre, located near Choma town, provides working opportunities for trainees after they have been trained at the centre. The unit needs assistance from an experienced NZ carpenter/joiner.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1167 - English Teacher, Papua New Guinea
Provide theoretical and practical assistance to English teachers in secondary schools in the East New Britain province.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1615 - English Teacher, Bougainville
Assist and support Arawa High School's management and In–Service Coordinator to implement the new English curriculum in their day to day teaching.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1614 - Science Teacher, Bougainville
Assist and support Hutjena Secondary School's management and In–Service Coordinator to implement the new science curriculum in their day to day teaching.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1613 - Maths Teacher, Bougainville
Assist and support Asitavi High School's management and In–Service Coordinator to implement the new mathematics curriculum in their day to day teaching.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1542 - Community Education Advisor, South Africa
Develop the community education resources and services at the Umtata Child Abuse Resource Centre.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1358 - HR Systems Administrator, Bougainville
Work with staff at the Division of Human Resources in Buka to develop effective administration and information management systems.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1633 - Computer and IT Trainer, Papua New Guinea
Strengthen the capacity of the computer/IT related teachers in secondary schools to ensure increased computer/IT competency and confidence of students within the province.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1679 - Financial Management Advisor, South Africa
Strengthen the general financial and administrative skills of CIVICUS’ Finance Department and Programme Managers.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1707 - Training Advisor, Bougainville
Build the capacity and sustainability of a Bougainville community health programme.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1655 - GIS/Database Specialist, South Africa
Support the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council in the use of GIS and socio-economic databases as essential development planning tools.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1359 - Practical Short-Course Coordinator, Bougainville
Work in partnership with the Tinputz Specialised Training Centre to develop and oversee skills training which is community and/or market orientated.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1653 - Physio/Occupational Therapist, South Africa
Assist the staff at Star Uplifting Centre with the integration of therapeutic techniques into their care-giving programmes, support services and activities. Star is the only early childhood education centre catering for both able and special needs children in the Eastern Cape.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1634 - Maths Teacher/Advisor, Papua New Guinea
Improve secondary schools' ability to teach maths and assist maths teachers in the region to support each other.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1544 - Farmer, Tanzania
Improve land use and farm management practices at an educational centre on Mt Meru.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1162 - Youth Support Worker, Bougainville
Assist Hutjena Secondary School in providing appropriate personal and career development programmes for students.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1603 - English Language Advisor, Lao PDR
Support the English Department at the National University of Laos in Vientiane to more effectively deliver its Masters Programme in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1355 - Small Business Advisor, Bougainville
Assist with the setting up of a Business Advisory Service within the Division of Commerce.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1631 - Accounting/Economics Teacher, Vanuatu
Use your skills at a secondary school in Ranwadi on Pentecost Island.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1343 - Legal Advisor, Solomon Islands
Use your skills to assist the Choiseul Provincial Government to strengthen legal services and systems.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1455 - Legal Advisor, Solomon Islands
Use your skills to assist the Western Provincial Government to strengthen legal services and systems.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1494 - Disability Centre Advisor, Papua New Guinea
Build skills in disability centre management and special needs teaching at a fledgling sub-centre of the Callan Disability Services. Callan is a special education resource centre and programme for disabled children.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1604 - Forestry Advisor, Bougainville
Assist in the development of Bougainville’s first home-grown forestry policies & guidelines.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1502 - Monitoring & Impact Evaluation Advisor, Papua New Guinea
Strengthen the monitoring and evaluation techniques used by the Kairak Vudal Resource and Training Centre in East New Britain, PNG.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008

1648 - Business Studies Trainer, Bougainville
Advise on the development of appropriate business training at the Osi Tanata Innovative Business Studies Programme based in Arawa.
Closing Date: 29 Aug 2008