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English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language programmes and settlement services to adult migrants and former refugees throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.
  
With 21 centres spanning from Whangārei to Invercargill, our dedicated team of 380 staff and 850 volunteers annually support over 8,000 learners. We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and we are looking for your help to achieve this.
  
About the role
  
Volunteering is at the heart of ELP, going back to the foundation of our organisation. As our National Volunteer Advisor you'll occupy a vital position dedicated to shaping and enhancing our volunteer program at both national and regional levels, helping us make the most of the amazing contribution our volunteers make. 
  
Working closely with Centre Managers, Volunteer Coordinators, and the National Office Team you’ll ensure our volunteer program consistently follows best practices throughout the organisation. You work to build skills, encourage teamwork, and create consistent resources and systems while keeping the local flavour that makes each regional programme special. 
  
Your work will include looking after our volunteer communications and helping grow our online volunteer community. You'll use your know-how to attract new volunteers and make sure current ones feel valued and motivated to keep volunteering. A key part of your job will be ensuring volunteers have a safe and positive experience with us. 
  
This role calls for a pragmatic individual who can optimise our volunteer program for the present and future. It's a fantastic chance to make a real difference in a values-driven organisation that changes lives for former refugee and migrant learners.  

This is a permanent part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week, with negotiable days and times within business hours.
  
Who you are

• You possess a minimum of 4 years' senior-level experience in volunteer management, preferably at a national level.
• You have a proven track record of providing pragmatic guidance on best practices in volunteer programming and adeptly developing and embedding robust systems and processes.
• Your consultative approach, combined with an open communication style, allows you to listen to staff and guide the organisation in using robust data to making evidence-based decisions.
• You are results-oriented, pragmatic, and prioritise delivering quality, fit-for-purpose solutions over perfection. Known as a proactive achiever, you thrive on streamlining and simplifying operations.
• Ideally, you are familiar with the not-for-profit or education sectors. Driven by values, you strive to make a meaningful impact within the community while enjoying your work.

What we offer


Reporting to the Head of People, Property and Wellbeing and based in our National Office in Wellington, this role offers a national viewpoint and the opportunity to advocate for volunteers on a national scale. We foster a supportive, collaborative working environment that encourages professional development and personal growth. The remuneration for this position is competitive within the not-for-profit sector.

Position Description
The position description for this role can be found at the link below. Please copy and paste it into your browser: https://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/JobDescriptionNationalVolunteerAdvisor
  
To apply:
Click "Apply For Job" now! Applications close at 29 May 2025. We are likely to conduct interviews with successful candidates from 04 June.

To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, call Annette Fitzpatrick on 04 471 7803 or email hr@englishlanguage.org.nz .

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand and are currently residing here – NZ citizenship, permanent residency or a valid NZ work visa and be residing in New Zealand.

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