Coastguard Houhora 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 Houhora will support our wet crew save lives at sea – all without getting your feet wet.

As one of New Zealand's 63 Coastguard units across Aotearoa, Coastguard Houhora, 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 from Cape Reinga to knuckle Point. Last year, Coastguard Houhora volunteers responded to 28 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 Houhora. This will give you a chance to ask questions and see if your expectations align.