Automative Specialist
Closing Date: 06 July 2025
Category: Engineering & Built Environment
Kia ora, Nisa Bula Vinaka and warm Pacific greetings,
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Fiji. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Mechanic, automotive expert or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience). The length of this assignment in Fiji will be 12 months.
VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
Our Partner Organisation - Pacific Polytech
Pacific Polytech is a not-for-profit technical training institution in Fiji, established in 2021 to address the gap left by the closure of the Technical Colleges of Fiji. It provides accessible Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to students, in both urban and rural areas. With campuses across Fiji and expansion plans underway, Pacific Polytech equips students with essential skills and qualifications for better employment opportunities. Committed to strengthening Fiji’s workforce, the organisation plays a vital role in supporting economic development by addressing the national skills shortage in key industries like manufacturing, construction, and services.
The Assignment:
In this assignment with Pacific Polytech, you will play a key role in enhancing vocational education in Fiji by reviewing and improving Provider Qualifications (PQs) for automotive mechanics. You will work closely with the Heads of School and trainers to identify gaps, update PQs, and ensure they meet industry standards and receive approval. Your expertise will help elevate the quality of training in areas such as Automotive Light Mechanics, Electrical & Electronics, Hybrids & EVs, and Heavy Automotives.
Additionally, you will provide Training of Trainers workshops and hands-on coaching to enhance the skills and confidence of local trainers across multiple campuses. This collaboration will ultimately improve the learning experience for students and increase their employability, addressing the national skills gap. The assignment offers the opportunity to travel across Fiji, support grassroots education, and contribute to building a more skilled and resilient workforce.
The Country – Fiji
Fiji includes the other 3 cultural groups called Fijians -Rotuma, Rabi, and Kioa (Rabian and Kioans) were resettled in Fiji after being evacuated from Ocean islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati).
It is a destination attraction for its coral reefs, clear lagoons, and tropical landscapes. Fijian indigenous society is very communal, with great importance attached to the family unit, the village, and the vanua (land). With the introduction of traditions such as Indian and Chinese and significant influences from Europe and Fiji's Pacific neighbours, particularly Tonga and Samoa, these various cultures have come together to create a multicultural national identity for Fiji.
Fiji has several development goals they are focusing on as a country such as lowering youth unemployment rates, reducing poverty, reducing child mortality and gender inequality, increasing environmental sustainability, and improving the health and education status of its citizens.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Fiji. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Mechanic, automotive expert or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience). The length of this assignment in Fiji will be 12 months.
VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.
- Practical and comprehensive experience in the fields of Automotive Light Mechanics, Automotive Electrical & Electronics, Auto-mechanics - Hybrids & EVs, or Heavy Automotives.
- Experience developing specialist training courses.
- A diploma or degree in the field of Mechanical engineering.
- Outstanding communication skills
Our Partner Organisation - Pacific Polytech
Pacific Polytech is a not-for-profit technical training institution in Fiji, established in 2021 to address the gap left by the closure of the Technical Colleges of Fiji. It provides accessible Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to students, in both urban and rural areas. With campuses across Fiji and expansion plans underway, Pacific Polytech equips students with essential skills and qualifications for better employment opportunities. Committed to strengthening Fiji’s workforce, the organisation plays a vital role in supporting economic development by addressing the national skills shortage in key industries like manufacturing, construction, and services.
The Assignment:
In this assignment with Pacific Polytech, you will play a key role in enhancing vocational education in Fiji by reviewing and improving Provider Qualifications (PQs) for automotive mechanics. You will work closely with the Heads of School and trainers to identify gaps, update PQs, and ensure they meet industry standards and receive approval. Your expertise will help elevate the quality of training in areas such as Automotive Light Mechanics, Electrical & Electronics, Hybrids & EVs, and Heavy Automotives.
Additionally, you will provide Training of Trainers workshops and hands-on coaching to enhance the skills and confidence of local trainers across multiple campuses. This collaboration will ultimately improve the learning experience for students and increase their employability, addressing the national skills gap. The assignment offers the opportunity to travel across Fiji, support grassroots education, and contribute to building a more skilled and resilient workforce.
The Country – Fiji
Fiji includes the other 3 cultural groups called Fijians -Rotuma, Rabi, and Kioa (Rabian and Kioans) were resettled in Fiji after being evacuated from Ocean islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati).
It is a destination attraction for its coral reefs, clear lagoons, and tropical landscapes. Fijian indigenous society is very communal, with great importance attached to the family unit, the village, and the vanua (land). With the introduction of traditions such as Indian and Chinese and significant influences from Europe and Fiji's Pacific neighbours, particularly Tonga and Samoa, these various cultures have come together to create a multicultural national identity for Fiji.
Fiji has several development goals they are focusing on as a country such as lowering youth unemployment rates, reducing poverty, reducing child mortality and gender inequality, increasing environmental sustainability, and improving the health and education status of its citizens.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- 12-month volunteer service assignment based in Fiji
- Flights, accommodation and living allowance provided by VSA
- Share your expertise and help build a skilled, thriving workforce for Fiji
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?