Coastguard North Kaipara 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 North Kaipara 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 North Kaipara, maintains, and operates their own dedicated rescue vessel based out Tinopai Marina.

These amazing volunteers respond to the call for help 24 hours a day 7 days a week across the Komiti Bay, Otamatea river and beyond. Last year, Coastguard North Kaipara volunteers responded to calls for help, and are the reason people came home safely.

What we're looking for

• An interest in networking locally
• Help with fundraising
• Managing social media and online presence
• Practical to assist with any maintenance
• Upkeep of Unit equipment
• General administration

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 North Kaipara. 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.