Volunteer Programme Lead - #310639

About the New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is a National Society member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our organisation has over 8,000 members and staff who contribute to the Red Cross’s mission of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience. More information can be found at www.redcross.org.nz.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

• Be part of a team that shares your passion.
• Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals.
• We value our employees as much as we value their work.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

We strive to provide an environment where all staff and volunteers can thrive and have a sense of belonging- at a systemic, procedural, and individual level. We are committed to represent the communities we serve and to increase diversity throughout our people and leadership.

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our clients and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age and those with a disability or who have additional mental health needs. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Both paid, volunteer and community experience shape the skills and knowledge you bring to your application, so please share this within your application.

Work that benefits you

Creating a flexible and healthy work environment for our teams is important to us. We offer a wide range of in person and virtual roles to suit different operational needs, for casual and / or short-term contracts to full-time, permanent positions. Our benefits differ based on contract type and job level.

Work / life balance

We want our team to flourish in their roles at work—and in the many other roles in their lives. Offering flexible virtual/hybrid work for some roles allows our staff to balance their personal and professional priorities. In addition to a competitive salary package we offer, career development, annual flu vaccination, discounts on Southern Cross health insurance, five weeks annual leave.

Here are some ways we encourage this:

Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds, Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori

• Green Team – sustainability network bringing together diverse knowledge to strength the sustainability of New Zealand Red Cross and the people we serve.
• The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.
• Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga.

Volunteer Programme Lead - Blenheim

Fixed- Term: 12-month parental leave cover capacity.

30 hours per week.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Pathways to Settlement programme for a person experienced in working with and supporting volunteers. The position is based in Blenheim.

The purpose of the Volunteer Programme Lead is to provide coordination of the Volunteer Programme, championing it within the Pathways to Settlement team. The Volunteer Programme Lead is responsible for mentoring and supervising volunteers who will support former refugees settling in Blenheim. The Volunteer Programme Lead works closely with the regional trainer who is responsible for recruiting and training new volunteers.

The Volunteer Programme Lead is part of and works closely with the Pathways to Settlement team in Blenheim. The role contributes to development of volunteering within Red Cross, working with the wider Red Cross team involved in volunteer recruitment and support to ensure all NZRC volunteer development reflects best practice.

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga

In this role you will:

• Provide direct line management and leadership to Pathways to Settlement volunteers
• Manage the quality and development of the volunteer programme including budgetary and reporting requirements
• Contribute to the national volunteer team and Blenheim settlement team
• Contribute to public awareness, community networking and partnership opportunities

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary education in a relevant field
• Experience as a team leader with people management
• Proven successful experience working with volunteers
• Knowledge and understanding of refugee settlement in NZ, or other relevant cross cultural experience
• A commitment to the Fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement

Click below to download the job description and to apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be taken to the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page. If you are already viewing this via the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page, please click the active job description link below.

All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details

• A recent copy of CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Passport
• Right to Work ( If Not NZ Citizen)

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, Applications close at 05:00 Pm on 20/05/2024

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Marvin Gorospe at [email protected]

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.

Click here for the Job Description