• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Education & Training, Safety & Emergency Services

The health and safety of Coastguard’s 2,000-strong volunteer base is an absolute priority for us and something we take very seriously. With volunteers putting themselves in risky scenarios in order to save lives at sea, positions such as Unit Safety Coordinator are key. Unit Safety Coordinators are the champions of all aspects of Health and Safety so that every volunteer returns home safely, every day.

• Northland
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Education & Training, Safety & Emergency Services, Tutoring & Coaching

Volunteering for Coastguard is a team effort – requiring just as much precision and effort off the water as it does in the midst of an ocean rescue. Volunteering for Coastguard is a team effort – requiring just as much precision and effort off the water as it does in the midst of an ocean rescue.

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Do you have a history in the aviation sector? If so, you could add significant value to one of Coastguard’s two Air Patrol units, based in Ardmore.

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Do you have a current pilot’s license or have a history in the aviation sector? If so, you could add significant value to one of Coastguard’s two Air Patrol units, based in Ardmore and Kerikeri. As Coastguard’s eyes in the sky, Air Patrol volunteers provide aerial search and observation support across the upper North Island. At present, Coastguard Northland Air Patrol is looking for experienced pilots and air crew to join the team.

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Business Planning, Fundraising & Events, Safety & Emergency Services

Coastguard New Zealand exists to save lives at sea, we are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year for the people of New Zealand. Our vessels are manned completely by volunteer crew who would drop everything at the drop of a hat to save you if you needed it, Without the selflessness of these 2000+ active volunteers we would simply not exist.

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Coastguard’s Units have a Treasurer who is responsible for overall financial management for the Unit and provides the Unit’s Board with information to enable them to make sound financial decisions. As all of Coastguard Units are financially independent of the main national organization, Treasurers play a vital role in maintaining key relationships with external suppliers, auditors, financial advisors, sponsors, donors as well as Coastguard New Zealand.

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Coastguard Units have a secretary who plays a key part in keeping the Unit running smoothly! They’re responsible for record-keeping and management of correspondence and administrative support to the Unit Committee. Secretaries are an important part of every Unit’s ability to keep everyone abreast of what is happening – from Unit Committee members and Unit volunteers as well as Coastguard New Zealand.

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Keen to get involved in a volunteer role where the view is different every day? Do you want to give your time to making a difference in saving lives at sea? If so, the team at Coastguard North Kaipara would love to hear from you!

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Keen to get involved in a volunteer role where the view is different every day? Do you want to give your time to making a difference in saving lives at sea? If so, the team at Coastguard Houhora would love to hear from you!

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Volunteering for Coastguard is a team effort – requiring just as much precision and effort off the water as it does in the midst of a rescue in out by Little Barrier Island. Whether you’re an ace administrator, handy with a toolkit, a fantastic fundraiser, a brilliant bookkeeper or an accurate accountant, there’s a role for you at Coastguard North Kaipara.

• Northland
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Volunteering for Coastguard is a team effort – requiring just as much precision and effort off the water as it does in the midst of an ocean rescue. Coastguard Units have a secretary who plays a key part in keeping the Unit running smoothly! They’re responsible for record keeping and management of correspondence and administrative support to the Unit Board.

• Marlborough
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Keen to get involved in a volunteer role where the view is different every day? Do you want to give your time to making a difference in saving lives at sea? If so, the team at Coastguard West Coast would love to hear from you!

• Manawatu
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Keen to get involved in a volunteer role where the view is different every day? Do you want to give your time to making a difference in saving lives at sea? If so, the team at Coastguard Wanganui would love to hear from you!

• Manawatu
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Coastguard Radio Operators are at the nerve centre of our operations, the connection between our volunteers on the water and up in the sky, boaties and emergency services. Based in our Wanganui Unit you will be part of our nationwide team which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Thames Waikato
• Category: Emergency Response
• Types of work: Safety & Emergency Services

Keen to get involved in a volunteer role where the view is different every day? Do you want to give your time to making a difference in saving lives at sea? If so, the team at Coastguard Thames would love to hear from you!