Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes are looking for volunteers to make things smooth sailing on land while the rescue crew are focusing on training and call outs. If you have a few hours a week to give or just a few weekends a year, your contribution to Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes will support our rescue vessel crew save lives at sea – all without getting your feet wet.

As one of New Zealand's 63 Coastguard units across Aotearoa, Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes, maintains, and operates their own dedicated rescue vessel. These amazing volunteers respond to the call for help 24 hours a day 7 days a week across the Southern Lakes. Last year, Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes volunteers responded to 10 calls for help, and are the reason people came home safely.

Our promise in return

• An exciting and challenging role
• Management and teamwork skills
• Personal development
• New friendships with like-minded people
• An incredibly rewarding experience

What happens next?

Once we have received your application form, we will be in touch to have a chat with you about what skills and experience you can bring to Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes. This will give you a chance to ask questions and see if your expectations align.

Please note: acceptance as a Coastguard Volunteer is subject to a clean Police Vetting Report being received.