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.



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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Coastal Fishery Scientist (3292)


Nauru Environment Long Term (18 months to two years)

Assist the Nauru Fisheries and Marine Resources Authority to have an effective and sustainable coastal resource audit programme which delivers the information necessary to manage marine resources. Nauru is an independent Republic located just... View full listing

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Finance and Investment Adviser (3152)


Bougainville Governance Long Term (2 years)

Work alongside The Bougainville Inward Investment Bureau to assess investment proposals and advise investors. This is a two year assignment based in Buka. View full listing

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Infrastructure Adviser (3235)


Solomon Islands Governance Long Term (2 years)

Work with The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening to improve the delivery of public services to provincial communities. This is a two year assignment based in Honiara.   View full listing


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Database Adviser (1878)


Samoa Health Short Term (6 months)

Assist the Samoa Cancer Society (SCS) to develop a database that consolidates the cancer related information available in Samoa. Cancer related information currently exists in pockets across the diffuse elements of the Samoan Health...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

IT Systems and Network Adviser (3244)


Timor-Leste Governance Long Term (2 years)

Support the development of robust systems and network infrastructure that enable the secure collection, filing, and distribution of information for the Office of the Prosecutor General. The volunteer will provide technical assistance, on the...
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Training Adviser (3289)


Solomon Islands Governance Short Term (2 months)

Assist the Solomon Islands Built Environment Professionals Association (SIBEPA) to develop and deliver technical training programmes. The volunteer will work with SIBEPA staff to identify professional training needs and implement a business plan. The volunteer...
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Human Resources Administration Systems Adviser (3225)


Papua New Guinea Economic Development Long Term (2 years)

Assist the Nusa Island Retreat to effectively run day to day operations. The HR Admin Systems Adviser will work with staff at the Nusa Island Retreat to review existing administration systems and procedures and...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Legal Adviser (3238)


Solomon Islands Governance Long Term (2 years)

Support the Honiara City Council (HCC) to strengthen local legal processes. The volunteer will provide advice to the HCC staff, in current tenancy and land disputes, legal disputes, and policy development. We are seeking...
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Communications Adviser (3237)


Solomon Islands Environment Long Term (1 year)

Strengthen the capacity of the The Nature Conservancy (and its three partners), to communicate effectively through a variety of media. The volunteer will work with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and its partners, to develop...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

National Building Code Adviser (3236)


Solomon Islands Economic Development Long Term (2 years)

Assist the Solomon Islands Built Environment Professionals Association (SIBEPA) to facilitate the professional and technical update of the current National Building Code (NBC). The volunteer will coordinate the review of the current NBC and organise...
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Marketing Adviser (3192)


Tonga Economic Development Long Term (10 months)

Strengthen the capacity of entrepreneurs in Tonga to successfully market their businesses. The Tonga Business Enterprise Centre (TBEC) provides business advisory and mentoring resources to small and medium sized businesses. TBEC has seen the...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Communications & Technical Adviser (3284)


Papua New Guinea Education Long Term (12 months)

Assist with the production of high quality educational resources for the National Fisheries College. The volunteer will work with NFC to source and install audio visual equipment to produce and publish educational materials, and...
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WV Agricultural Marketing Adviser (3141)


Vanuatu Community Development Long Term (1 to 2 years)

Increase income generating opportunities for farmers in Sanma Province. VSA is recruiting for a volunteer who will work with World Vision Vanuatu to support farmers in Sanma Province to take full advantage of market...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Coastal Fishery Scientist (3292)


Nauru Environment Long Term (18 months to two years)

Assist the Nauru Fisheries and Marine Resources Authority to have an effective and sustainable coastal resource audit programme which delivers the information necessary to manage marine resources. Nauru is an independent Republic located just...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Business Mentor (Ikan Di’ak Project) (3274)


Timor-Leste Community Development Short Term (9 months)

Assist Empreza Di’ak promote the growth of social businesses, micro-businesses and community groups in fishing communities based on Atauro Island. This assignment is for a period of 9 months (three based in Dili and...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Office Management Adviser (1916)


Samoa Economic Development Long Term (1 year)

Support The Savai’i Samoa Tourism Association (SSTA) to strengthen the capacity of its members and improve the overall delivery of services in the local tourism industry. The Office Management Adviser will assist the...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Production Team Mentor (Audio visual) (3177)


Timor-Leste Economic Development Long Term (1 year)

Assist PixelAsia increase the capacity of its production team to create quality audiovisual content (in and about Timor-Leste) from pre to post-production. The Production Team Mentor will work with the staff from PixelAsia to...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Library Adviser (3290)


Timor-Leste Community Development Long Term (1 year)

Support the Centro Treinamentu Integral no Desenvolvimento Collegio (CTID) strengthen the capacity of its library to offer an improved service to its student users. The Library Adviser will work with the staff at...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Agribusiness Marketing Adviser (3226)


Papua New Guinea Community Development Long Term (2 years)

Support The East New Britain Women and Youth in Agriculture (ENBWYiA) Cooperative to effectively support its member organisations to operate economically viable and sustainable small business ventures. The Agricultural Marketing Adviser will assist ENBWYiA...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Refrigeration Adviser (3197)


Papua New Guinea Education Long Term (2 years)

Support the development of an effective refrigeration course at the National Fisheries College. There are currently no courses in refrigeration being delivered by the National Fisheries College (NFC). Refrigeration is a major component of...
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Legal Advisers (2) (3227)


Solomon Islands Governance Long Term (2 years)

Provide legal advice and promote good governance to strengthen the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening in the Solomon Islands. The volunteer will provide advice and assistance to ensure Provincial Governments undertake their...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Curriculum Development Adviser (3106)


Vanuatu Education Long Term (2 years)

Support the Vanuatu Rural Development and Training Centre Association (VRDTCA) to develop, implement and monitor new trades training curricula and learning materials. VRDTCA is the umbrella organisation of Vanuatu’s rural training centres (RTCs). It...
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Finance and Investment Adviser (3152)


Bougainville Governance Long Term (2 years)

Work alongside The Bougainville Inward Investment Bureau to assess investment proposals and advise investors. This is a two year assignment based in Buka.
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Infrastructure Adviser (3235)


Solomon Islands Governance Long Term (2 years)

Work with The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening to improve the delivery of public services to provincial communities. This is a two year assignment based in Honiara.  
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Road Works Adviser (3228)


Solomon Islands Economic Development Long Term (2 years)

Strengthen the labour-based contracting industry in the Solomon Islands to provide economic opportunities for rural communities. This role involves working with local labour-based contractors to improve their roading skills, and provide support in all areas...
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Urban Development Coordinator (3254)


Kiribati Environment Long Term (18 months)

Support the installation of rainwater harvesting systems and solid waste management services on Kiritimati Island. The Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development (MLPID) oversees infrastructure projects on Kiritimati Island.  The volunteer will work...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

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 17 Jun 2013

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 17 Jun 2013

Business College Adviser (3203)


Papua New Guinea Education Long Term (2 years)

Support West New Britain Business College to provide quality tertiary accounting courses. The focus of this assignment will be working with staff to ensure the Business College is delivering quality, accredited courses that meet...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Financial Management Adviser (3206)


Papua New Guinea Economic Development Long Term (12 months)

Assist in the development of sound financial and operational systems for Walindi Nature Centre. The Walindi Nature Centre provides a business arm to Mahonia Na Dari, allowing a level of self sustainability for...
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WV Agricultural Marketing Adviser (3132)


Timor-Leste Economic Development Long Term (1 to 2 years)

Increase income generating opportunities for farmers in Bobonaro District. VSA is recruiting for a volunteer who will work with World Vision Timor-Leste to support farmers in Bobonaro District to take full advantage of market...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Legal Adviser (3182)


Bougainville Governance Long Term (12 months)

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 17 Jun 2013

Tourism Development Adviser (3104)


Vanuatu Economic Development Long Term (2 years)

Support the development of quality, sustainable tourism in Malampa Province. The Tourism Development Adviser will work with local tourism operators in the Malampa Province to develop professional and sustainable tourism services. The volunteer will...
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Small Business Adviser (3200)


Timor-Leste Economic Development Long Term (9 months)

Support community based coconut oil producer, Industry TIMOLI, to become an efficiently run small enterprise. The volunteer will work with Industry TIMOLI to establish an effective office, improve business planning, assess markets, and improve...
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Programme Coordinator, UN Women (3145)


Solomon Islands Community Development Long Term (2 years)

Support UN Women’s Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAW) Programme by providing policy advice, networking, attending EVAW events, and training local staff and groups.  Download the position description below for details about this...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Communications & Media Specialist, UN Women (3138)


Community Development Long Term (2 years)

Develop communication and media initiatives and manage media coverage for UN Women Fiji.  You will assist in the production of media for the UN Women website, information kits, and media outreach.  Download the...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

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 17 Jun 2013

Financial Adviser (3092)


Timor-Leste Economic Development Long Term (12 months)

Assist Empreza Di’ak to strengthen its financial systems, and promote the growth of social business in Timor-Leste. The Financial Adviser will work towards improving the financial components of Empreza Di’ak’s business support services, and...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Asset Management Adviser (3011)


Bougainville Economic Development Long Term (2 years)

Assess and develop an asset management system. The Division of Finance and Treasury is charged with overseeing and maintaining the asset register for the government. All the administration records and assets sit under Finance...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

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 17 Jun 2013

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 17 Jun 2013

Database Adviser (3066)


Timor-Leste Community Development Long Term (2 years)

Assist BELUN to improve its databases to ensure better coordination for development work in Timor-Leste. BELUN (meaning ‘friend’ or ‘partner’ in Tetun) works with local partners to support projects that address development challenges in...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

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 17 Jun 2013

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Adviser (3205)


Solomon Islands Health Long Term (2 years)

Improve hygiene practices and access to water and sanitation facilities in Solomon Island communities. The volunteer will support the implementation of best practice water supply, sanitation and hygiene programmes, and ensure community partners have...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

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 17 Jun 2013

Strategic Development & Business Mentor (3246)


Timor-Leste Health Long Term (2 years)

Support Fo Naroman Timor-Leste (FNTL) to provide accessible, quality eye care services. The volunteer will work with FNTL staff to develop and implement a five year strategic plan, and ensure effective administrative and financial...
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Tourism Business Adviser (3042)


Vanuatu Economic Development Long Term (2 years)

Support the development of quality, sustainable tourism in Tafea Province. The Tourism Development Adviser will work towards increasing the capacity of the Tafea Tourism Office to deliver appropriate business training and advisory services. The volunteer...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

Education Authority Advisers (3231)


Solomon Islands Education Long Term (2 years)

Strengthen educational practices in the Solomon Islands. The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) is mandated to oversee, lead and develop educational services in the Solomon Islands.  Education Authorities receive operational grants...
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Closing 17 Jun 2013

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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Finance and Management Mentor (3260)


Papua New Guinea Health Long Term (2 years)

Assist in the development of a sound financial management system for the East New Britain Provincial AIDS Committee (PAC) Secretariat. The volunteer will work with the PAC to source and implement an updated financial...
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