Want to work for GirlGuiding New Zealand?

Full time, 12-Month Fixed Term, Home based role in the Wellington Area

• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls & young women?
• Are effective communication and the ability to engage people included in your top strengths?
• Do you have a great sense of humor, sense of fun and adventure, work well within a team and self-motivated to go the extra mile?

This may be the opportunity you have been waiting for…

About the opportunity:

This is a great time to join GirlGuiding New Zealand and support us to be successful in our strategic, national and operational goals in relation to our membership growth and retention. Recruitment of quality volunteers and their retention through great initiatives will be a key component of this role.

We want more good people to come and do great things with us. Join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long standing organisation with growth potential. We love what we do which is why we work so hard to ensure that we provide great programmes for our girls. 

Reporting to the Area Manager you will work with both a staff and volunteer team to recruit and process volunteer enquiries for the Central and Lower North Island Regions. 

You will also closely monitor membership numbers, trends, waitlists, and volunteer changes to ensure a proactive targeted approach to volunteer recruitment which will also contribute to girl membership growth. 

This is a full time, 12-month fixed term (parental leave cover), home based position. The preferred location for the role is in the Wellington area. 

About you:

If ‘yes’ is your answer to the following, we would love to hear from you!

• some experience in recruitment administration
• the ability to support recruitment initiatives and practices
• excellent communication skills and the ability to engage people effectively
• attention to detail
• proven experience using your initiative and problem-solving skills
• proficient in the use of MS Office
• the availability to work some flexible hours from time to time

Preferably, the successful applicant will also have an understanding of not-for-profit organisations.

What we offer:

In return for your skills, we offer an opportunity to grow your talents and experience within a friendly, supportive environment. 

About GirlGuiding NZ:

Supporting girls and young women to reach their potential is at the heart of the GirlGuiding NZ philosophy. At any time, there are over 7,000 Kiwi girls enjoying the opportunities that Guiding offers to push their boundaries, challenge themselves, and build their confidence within a supportive, safe network.

How to apply:

You can find the Role Description here – PDF.

Apply online on Seek.co.nz, on the link here.

Applications close on 25 September 2020 at 5pm NZT

Please Note: We encourage early application for this role as we will be reviewing and shortlisting applications as they are received.