Volunteer vacancies
All VSA’s volunteering assignments are based on our principle of skills-sharing - committed volunteers from Aotearoa New Zealand working alongside committed local people. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds, from accountants and lawyers, to carpenters and eco-tourism operators.
Closing 28 May 2012
Financial Management Adviser (3173)
Timor-Leste Education Short Term (6 months)
Assist the development of financial plans to strengthen the
sustainability of Youth Vocational Training Centres in
Timor-Leste.
The Sentrus Treinamentu Vokasional Juventude (STVJ - Youth
Vocational Training Centres) are registered training
providers that aim to...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Marketing Adviser (3044)
Solomon Islands Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Provide support and advice to the growing marketing team at
a Solomon Islands fisheries plant.
We are recruiting for an experienced marketing professional
who is able to work alongside Soltai staff to develop...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Finance and Management Adviser (3180)
Papua New Guinea Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Advise on the development of financial and management
systems at a local security firm in East New Britain.
Security Assistance Services (SAS) PNG is a locally owned
and operated security firm based in...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Management Adviser (3074)
Timor-Leste Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Improve management practises at a local cooperative, and
strengthen its ability to increase income, protect land
rights, and support gender equity for farmers in
Timor-Leste.
Movimento Cooperativo Economico-Agricola (MCE-A) is an
agricultural cooperative that aims...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Strategic Management Adviser (1857)
Papua New Guinea Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Assist the Kokopo Business College in developing key
partnerships.
Kokopo Business College or KBC (originally set up in the
1960s) is a government-owned institution in East New
Britain. It consists of two academic departments...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Industry Regulations Adviser (3055)
Tonga Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Assist the Ministry of Labour, Commerce and Industries with
the development of a Price Control Plan to support
sustainable economic growth in Tonga.
The Ministry of Labour, Commerce and Industries (MLCI)
strives to achieve...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Legal Adviser (3182)
Bougainville Governance Long Term (1 year)
Support the development of a legislative framework that
protects customary land rights in Bougainville.
VSA is seeking a qualified and suitably experienced lawyer
to support the development of a robust legislative framework
for land...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Management Adviser (3046)
Bougainville Governance Long Term (2 years)
Advise on management practises to ensure the Division of
Local Level Government (LLG) has appropriate staffing,
systems and policies in place to meet its organisational
goals.
The Bougainville Administration is currently under pressure
to show...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Tourism Business Adviser (3042)
Vanuatu Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Support the development of sustainable tourism in provincial
Vanuatu and foster the economic development of the outer
islands.
Tourism is one of the most promising economic sectors for
Vanuatu’s future development. It provides significant
employment...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Tourism Adviser (1868)
Bougainville Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Promote sustainable tourism development in Bougainville.
The Tourism Adviser will work with the Bougainville Tourism
Office and the Bougainville Tourism Industry Association to
further their mutual goal of developing the tourism industry
for the...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Tertiary Education Adviser (3179)
Papua New Guinea Education Long Term (2 years)
Support the implementation of the National Qualifications
Framework at Kokopo Business College.
Kokopo Business College (KBC) is the only government run
vocational college that offers business, management,
computing, and tourism/hospitality programmes to Trade
Certification and...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Asset Management Adviser (3011)
Bougainville Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Assess and develop an asset management system.
The Division of Finance and Treasury was once part of the
North Solomons Provincial Government and then became
incorporated into the Autonomous Bougainville Government
(ABG) in 2005. ...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Anti-violence Advocate (1910)
Bougainville Community Development Long Term (2 years)
Support the development of ‘Living Without Violence’
courses for men.
Leitana Nehan Womens Development Agency (LNWDA) was founded
in 1992 at the height of the ten-year armed Bougainville
conflict. Their primary objective is to...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Business Development Adviser (1808)
Solomon Islands Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Assist the Vatu Rural Training Centre in developing training
courses.
The Vatu Rural Training Centre (RTC) aims to train young
people in life skills, leadership and basic work skills to
enable them to improve...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Refuge Centre Management Adviser (1929)
Bougainville Long Term (2 years)
Build the capacity of the Nazareth Rehabilitation Centre to
support the women, youth and children seeking refuge from
family violence.
The Nazareth Rehabilitation Programme was established to
address the issue of violence in the...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Network/Systems Adviser (3036)
Bougainville Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Work with the staff of the Division of Communications and
Media to further develop the Autonomous Bougainville
Government (ABG) website and establish an intranet for its
divisions.
This assignment is designed to follow on...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Project Management Adviser (3085)
Papua New Guinea Community Development Long Term (2 years)
Support relevant staff at the Division of Planning and
Policy to effectively manage and assess programmes and
projects.
The New Ireland Provincial Government Division of Planning
and Policy is focusing on decentralising the planning
process...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Administrative Systems Adviser (3067)
Timor-Leste Education Long Term (2 years)
Support the Dili Institute of Technology (DIT) to strengthen
its administrative systems and practices.
In close consultation with DIT staff, the Administrative
Systems Adviser will conduct a broad assessment of existing
administrative systems and...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Maths Teacher (1613)
Bougainville Education Long Term (1 or 2 years)
Improve the teaching of mathematics at Asitavi High School
in Bougainville.
Asitavi High School first opened in 1960 as St. Mary's,
Asitavi - a Catholic all-girls boarding school. It was one
of the...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Textile Design Adviser (3174)
Timor-Leste Economic Development Short Term (3 months)
Assist HAFOTI to provide product development and marketing
skills to improve the livelihoods of rural Timorese women.
The volunteer will work with HAFOTI members to design a new
textiles range that is marketable...
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Closing 28 May 2012
ICT Education Adviser (3069)
Papua New Guinea Education Long Term (2 years)
Support the development of up-to-date ICT facilities for
schools in New Ireland.
The ICT Adviser will work alongside staff in primary and
secondary schools to ensure students have access to ICT
classes within their...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Hospitality and Tourism Training Adviser (3170)
Timor-Leste Education Long Term (2 years)
Assist in the development of tourism and hospitality
resources, and support vocational training providers in
Timor-Leste.
The Sentru Dezenvolvimentu Rekursu Apredizajen (SDRA -
Learning Resource Development Centre) supports training
providers in the implementation of national...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Disability Programme Manager (1494)
Papua New Guinea Community Development Long Term (2 years)
Support Callan Disability Services Centres to promote
community based rehabilitation and disability services for
people in East New Britain.
Callan Services for Disabled Persons is an organisation set
up by the congregation of the...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Community Development Adviser (3169)
Papua New Guinea Community Development Long Term (2 years)
Support the establishment of Community Development Centres
across the New Ireland Province.
The Division of Community Development hopes to establish
Resource Centres in Kavieng and Namatani, and Learning
Centres in each of the nine...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Database and Communications Adviser (3168)
Papua New Guinea Community Development Short Term (6 months)
Improve communication and information sharing between the
offices of the New Ireland Division of Community
Development.
The New Ireland Division of Community Development is based
in Kavieng, and there are two district and nine...
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Closing 28 May 2012
English Language Adviser (3171)
Timor-Leste Education Long Term (2 years)
Work with the Centre for Language Studies at the Dili
Institute of Technology (DIT) to develop English language
training materials.
The Centre for Language Studies was set up in 2004 to
respond to Timor-Leste’s...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Health Funding Adviser (3159)
Bougainville Health Long Term (2 years)
Support the expansion and management of a direct funding
scheme that improves accessibility to health services in
Bougainville.
With support from the New Zealand Aid Programme, the
National Department of Health has set aside...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Horticulture and Marketing Adviser (3157)
Samoa Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
VSA is seeking a volunteer with experience in horticulture
production and marketing to support the development of
horticultural production in Poutasi.
The Horticulture and Marketing Adviser will initiate the
construction of a local nursery...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Urban Planning Adviser (3130)
Papua New Guinea Economic Development Long Term (2 years)
Support sustainable urban development in Kimbe.
The Urban Planning Adviser will work in consultation with
the Provincial Administration, the urban authority, and
local planners to review existing plans for Kimbe town and
make suggestions...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Communications and Marketing Adviser (3093)
Timor-Leste Economic Development Short Term (6 months)
Assist Empreza Di’ak to promote the growth of social
businesses in Timor-Leste.
The volunteer will work towards improving the communications
and marketing components of Empreza Di’ak’s business
support programmes, and support relevant staff to...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Business and Administration Adviser (3123)
Papua New Guinea Education Long Term (2 years)
Support Kairak Vudal Resource Training Centre to become an
efficient and financially independent entity.
The Business and Admin Adviser will work alongside local
staff to develop business and marketing plans, expand
business networks, implement...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Financial Adviser (3092)
Timor-Leste Economic Development Short Term (6 months)
Assist Empreza Di’ak to promote the growth of social
businesses in Timor-Leste.
The Financial Adviser will work towards improving the
financial components of Empreza Di’ak’s business support
services, and increasing the ability of relevant...
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Closing 28 May 2012
ICT Network Adviser (3087)
Bougainville Community Development Short Term (6 months)
Establish a network for the Division of Education with a
view to linking other government divisions in the future.
The Division of Education has requested a volunteer to
support the establishment of a...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Vocational Training Adviser (1792)
Solomon Islands Education Long Term (2 years)
Assist with the training of teachers at Rural Training
Centres.
Vocational and Rural Training Centres (VRTCs) are dedicated
to promoting improved livelihoods and greater economic
opportunities for Solomon Islanders through vocational and
village appropriate skills...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Secondary Principal Adviser (3008)
Bougainville Education Long Term (1 or 2 years)
Provide training and mentoring for secondary school
principals.
Hutjena Secondary School (HSS) was established in the 1950s
on Buka Island. It was closed in the early days of the
crisis and reopened again in...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Education Authority Advisers (1847)
Solomon Islands Education Long Term (2 years)
Assist the Provincial Educational Authorities in Solomon
Island provinces.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
(MEHRD) is mandated to oversee, lead and develop educational
services in the Solomon Islands. MEHRD is responsible...
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Closing 28 May 2012
School Leader Mentors (1926)
Solomon Islands Education Long Term (1 or 2 years)
Work with school leaders in rural provinces to improve
education standards.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
(MEHRD) is mandated to oversee, lead and develop educational
services in the Solomon Islands. MEHRD...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Distance Education Adviser (1650)
Bougainville Education Long Term (2 years)
Develop the capacity to deliver effective distance education
in Arawa.
Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) is the key
distance education provider for secondary courses throughout
Papua New Guinea. At the National FODE Centre...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Secondary Teacher Trainers (1908)
Bougainville Education Long Term (1 or 2 years)
Assist in the implementation and development of a new school
curriculum.
PNG Education Department implemented a new curriculum in
2007. This is an outcomes-based curriculum as used in New
Zealand. This has been a...
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Closing 28 May 2012
Maths Teacher/Adviser (1634)
Papua New Guinea Education Long Term (1 or 2 years)
Improve secondary schools' ability to teach maths in East
New Britain.
The Secondary Schools Inspectorate Department in Kokopo is
under the Provincial Office of Education. It provides
monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of...
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