Volunteer Support Officer

Salary range $95,149 - $105,721
- Great employee benefits - 6% matched Kiwisaver
- Permanent position based in Porirua

Applications are sought for a Volunteer Support Officer within the Wellington District.

The role of the Volunteer Support Officer (VSO) is to ensure that brigades are capable, sustainable, and not dependent. The VSO assists volunteer brigades to meet their legislative and organisational requirements. They achieve this by advising and supporting brigades to be operationally ready and assist them to identify and manage local fire risk. They also work with brigades to ensure their resources are organised and coordinated.

**Ko wai mātou? - Who we are**

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity established on 1 July 2017 under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. The role of our new organisation is to reduce unwanted fires, respond to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents and natural disasters, and to support increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be:

- We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
- We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
- We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
- We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga.

Our employee benefits include matched KiwiSaver employer contributions of up to six percent, life and income protection insurance for eligible employees, and a wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself.

**Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role**

The role’s primary focus is to provide support to all Volunteer stations within the district with:

- Operational and administrative support including monitoring operational readiness
- Fire risk management initiatives and recruitment activities
- Business planning
- Driving a “service culture” ethos
- Coordinating repair and maintenance of equipment
- Ensuring health and safety is paramount

The salary range for this role is $95,149 - $105,721 depending on your skills and experience.

**Ko tāu nā ki tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role**
- Sound interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively self-manage workload
- Competency in the use of MS Office and other IT systems
- Effective communication skills both written and oral
- Some knowledge or exposure to financial management; budgeting and/or business planning
- Drivers licence essential - Heavy vehicle duty licence a bonus

**Hours and availability**:
Full time - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. As this role supports our volunteer brigades, applicants will need to have flexibility and availability for some evening work as needed to accommodate training and support for our volunteers. There is also an on-call component of one week in three, to replenish volunteer uniform and equipment outside of normal business hours for the wider Wellington District.

If you’re passionate about the role volunteer brigades play in their communities, then this role will provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your knowledge and skills to support them.

**Ko te tono mai - How to apply**

**Applications close**
**Friday**

**Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.**

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