Volunteer Support Officer – Taranaki – Permanent .75 Fte

* Gain a wide range of experience in this unique role.
* Opportunity to travel and make a difference with Volunteers and your community.
* PFU-PSA Salary $97,052 - $107,836 pro rata, dependent on skills and experience.



We have an exciting opportunity for a VSO role based in Taranaki to deliver services and support to our volunteer stations.




Mo tenei turanga - about the role

The role of the Volunteer Support Officer (VSO) is a 30 hours per week permanent role, based in Port Taranaki to South Taranaki , that will ensure the capability and sustainability of our volunteer brigades. The primary focus of this role is to support all volunteer stations within the Taranaki district. You will:


* Support brigade training nights/events by coordinating resources and materials.
* Complete monthly volunteer station checks and work with the Chief Fire Officer/ Controller/OIC and Brigade on any remedial actions.
* Assist with new initiatives, equipment, and programmes, either regional or national, to support your volunteer brigades.
* Coordinate equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement.
* Attend incidents with supplies to support and assist where needed.




Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:

As this role supports our volunteer brigades, applicants will need to have flexibility and availability for some evening work and be on an on-call roster.

If you're passionate about the role volunteer brigades play in their communities, then this role will provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your knowledge and skills to support them.




To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:

* Hold relevant NZQA or TAPS or equivalent qualifications.
* Be current in annual BA revalidation, ERD and pump operation.
* Have a good level of Organisational knowledge.
* Understand how Brigades operate and have a good level of empathy for volunteerism.
* Have a high level of knowledge in the use of the volunteer dashboard and how to influence a positive outcome.
* Be proficient in using MS Office and other IT systems.
* Be able to work remotely as a single recourse as well as in a team.
* Hold a valid driver's license and must have a heavy vehicle license.




The salary range for this role is PFU-PSA $97,052 - $107,836 pro rata dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.




He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou? – Why you will enjoy working here

As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.




Ko wai matou - who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance-related incidents, and natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

* We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
* We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
* We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
* We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga




Ko te tono mai - How to apply:

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.

If you have any specific questions about this role please email ******

However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted, all applications need to be done via online portal process.

Applications close 30th April 2025

Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.