Volunteer Coordinator

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata - What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people (Maori proverb)

Mō te tūnga | About the role
- Full time permanent position.

Every day the work we do creates a diverse range of opportunities for both our people and for tāne in our care. The Volunteer Coordinator helps to support our Hōkai Rangi strategy through intervention opportunities, made available to the tāne at our site, with the support of volunteers in our community. In this role you will be accountable for the identification of volunteer resource needs, the subsequent sourcing of appropriate volunteers, and the crucial role of building and maintaining the relationships those volunteers who support and encourage the rehabilitation, reintegration and wellbeing of tāne in our care.
Mōu | About you
First and foremost, we are looking for a team player, someone with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, the ability to problem solve and communicate across all levels within the organisation and the wider community.

**Ideally, applicants will bring the following**:

- A well-grounded background in the recruitment and management of volunteers.
- A “can-do” attitude and self-starter with skills to tackle all aspects of running the volunteer services
- Sensitivity to the needs of a client base with diverse cultural needs and expectations.
- The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both custodial and non-custodial staff.
- Excellent administration and co-ordination skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.

This role is challenging and diverse and requires the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
A full NZ drivers' licence is essential to be eligible for this role.
Salary Range is $57,398 to $81,032 mid-point is $67,527
Mō mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.