Training and Compliance Coordinator

About The Company

GirlGuiding New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation with a rich history in New Zealand, dating back to 1908 when the Peace Scouts for girls began. We are a values-driven organisation dedicated to empowering girls and young women through leadership, adventure, and community. Volunteers are the heart of our movement, and we are proud to support them with high-quality training, recognition, and resources. Join a team that’s passionate about making a difference and creating opportunities for growth and connection.

About The Opportunity

We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Volunteer Programme Coordinator for a 7-month maternity cover, enabling a two-week handover and two-week handback period. This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with hybrid flexibility. You will work from home with just 1 or 2 days in the office per week, flexible hours for travelling, and free onsite parking. You’ll coordinate volunteer training, awards, and health and safety processes, ensuring smooth delivery and compliance across national programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Playing a key role in coordinating the national volunteer training calendar (bookings, promotion, logistics, evaluations)
• Managing volunteer awards and documentation in collaboration with the Resources & Merchandise Coordinator
• Maintaining leadership qualification and training databases
• Ensuring training budgets are accurate and adhered to, and invoices are processed accurately
• Supporting health and safety compliance, incident reporting, and risk management for events and programmes
• Facilitating the volunteer mentoring framework and ensuring up-to-date communication with staff and volunteers

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an administrator with a passion for accuracy and customer service 
• Strong coordination experience, ideally in a volunteer or not-for-profit setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI and Teams)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with great time management
• Knowledge of health and safety systems and risk management (a qualification is a bonus)
• Preferably experience, but definitely a passion for supporting volunteers and making a difference
• A commitment to integrity, service excellence and positive workplace culture
  

What's in it for You?

• Hybrid Role | WFH with 1 - 2 Days Per Week in Mt Eden Office 
• Full-Time | 7-Month Maternity Cover | Free On-Site Parking
• Work within A Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Environment
• Contribute to a Meaningful Cause & Empower Volunteers Across the Country
  Let Your Organisational Skills, Passion & Positivity for People Truly Shine
• Small, Friendly & Successful Team with Daily Connections Through Teams
• Open & Positive Culture Where Staff Input is Encouraged & Collaboration is Key

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us support the incredible volunteers who make a difference in so many girls lives.