Volunteer with VSA

Kia ora, Nisa Bula Vinaka and warm Pacific greetings,
  
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is

Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.  

Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū. 

Connecting People – Transforming Lives. 

Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.  

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

This is your opportunity to become a VSA Volunteer to share your experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Fiji. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
  
We are looking for an experienced tradesperson or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific (while embracing a new cultural experience). The length of this assignment in Fiji will be 12 months.

VSA will support you by funding and organizing your flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while you are on assignment.
  
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako – Essential skills/experiences for the role
If you are interested in this opportunity, below are some of the key skills and experiences that we’re looking for.

•  Minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry (carpentry, block laying, painting, tiling, plumbing, welding).
•  Proven experience developing and delivering training courses.

Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
  
Our Partner Organisation – Pacific Polytech
Pacific Polytech is a registered not-for-profit technical training institution addressing the skills gap in Fiji’s workforce. Founded in 2021 by former Technical Colleges of Fiji staff, Pacific Polytech provides accessible vocational training to early school leavers and underserved communities in both urban and rural areas. With campuses across Fiji and plans for expansion, Pacific Polytech is dedicated to equipping students with in-demand skills that enhance employment opportunities and contribute to economic development.

The Assignment:
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA, and Pacific Polytech. The volunteer on this assignment will play a vital role in reviewing and updating Provider Qualifications (PQs) in areas such as carpentry, block laying, painting, tiling, plumbing, or welding. To support Pacific Polytech's goal of enhancing vocational education in construction

The volunteer on this assignment will also deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops, mentor local trainers, and collaborate directly with students to ensure high-quality learning experiences. This position requires hands-on engagement across multiple campuses in Fiji, enabling you to share your practical knowledge, elevate training standards, and contribute to shaping Fiji’s skilled workforce.

The Country – Fiji
Fiji includes the other 3 cultural groups called Fijians -Rotuma, Rabi, and Kioa (Rabian and Kioans) were resettled in Fiji after being evacuated from Ocean islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati).

It is a destination attraction for its coral reefs, clear lagoons, and tropical landscapes. Fijian indigenous society is very communal, with great importance attached to the family unit, the village, and the vanua (land). With the introduction of traditions such as Indian and Chinese and significant influences from Europe and Fiji's Pacific neighbours, particularly Tonga and Samoa, these various cultures have come together to create a multicultural national identity for Fiji.
  
Fiji has several development goals they are focusing on as a country such as lowering youth unemployment rates, reducing poverty, reducing child mortality and gender inequality, increasing environmental sustainability, and improving the health and education status of its citizens. 
 
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.

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We are looking for a volunteer with:

• 12 Month Assignment based in Fiji
• An opportunity to showcase your skills and experience
• Flights, accommodation, and living expenses funded by VSA