Volunteer Coordination & Support (Community Services & Development)Contract/TempSpecial Olympics New Zealand is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that provides sporting opportunities for people with an intellectual disability throughout Aotearoa and utilises sport as a vehicle to promote a more inclusive society where people with an intellectual disability are empowered, visible and valued.Once every four years we hold our National Summer Games, this year the Games will be held in Christchurch (10-14 December) and will bring over 1,600 athletes and coaches from clubs all around the country to compete in 10 sports across multiple venues.We have a great opportunity for an experienced Event and/or Volunteer professional to manage the planning, recruitment and delivery of the Event Volunteers programme. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate:Experience working in or leading a large event volunteers programme.Proven record of people management, leadership, and motivating others.Ability to foster effective working relationships with key stakeholders and leverage them to achieve positive outcomes.Exceptional communication, presentation, and inter-personal skills.Excellent time management and organisational ability.Excellent computer literacy (including Microsoft Office suite, databases, and internet). This role will be spending a lot of time on our volunteer management platform Rosterfy.A team approach - someone who is happy to get involved and help where needed across the team.Current Clean Full Drivers Licence.Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.Ability to deal calmly and consistently with demanding responsibilities and conflicting priorities.The role is 40 hours per week from 1 March – 19 December 2025. This role alongside the full Events Team will be located in Christchurch for the build up (up to a week), pack in and pack out of the event.If you would like a copy of the JD or have any queries please contact Liz Fitzgerald at ****** otherwise please apply via Seek.Applications close on Friday 15 November.Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a Volunteer Manager?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?What's your expected annual base salary?
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