Organisational Development Adviser
Closing Date: 09 August 2025
Category: Organisational Development and Human Resources
.Kia ora, Mauri 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 Organisation development experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Kiribati. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Organisational Development Adviser 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 Kiribati 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.
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Teitoiningaina.
Teitoiningaina, the National Catholic Women’s Association of Kiribati, seeks a volunteer to assist in updating its strategic three-year plan. Engage with the CE and leadership team to build clear mission and vision statements. Use your knowledge of organisational development to define thematic areas, and strategies for human and financial resource sustainability. The revised plan should include a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track outcomes and align with Kiribati’s 20-Year Vision Development Plan (KV20) 2016-2036 and the Kiribati Development Plan 2023-2026. This effort is crucial for engaging development partners and securing support. Teitoiningaina partners with Caritas New Zealand (CANZ) to deliver the He Oranga Taurikura Kiribati programme, which promotes community health, climate resilience, and sustainable food security. This role is a chance to contribute to lasting positive change in Kiribati.
Our Partner Organisation – Teitoiningaina
Teitoiningaina, the National Catholic Women’s Association of Kiribati, represents over 35,000 women across the country. The organisation is dedicated to empowering women in their roles within families, communities, and the church. It aims to reduce poverty, enhance food security, and build climate change resilience, while promoting Christian values, peace, and family stability. Key strategies include providing training in nutrition, cooking, sewing, and handicrafts, alongside financial literacy, marketing, and family healthcare programmes. Join this meaningful volunteer role and help support women’s empowerment and well-being in Kiribati.
The Country – Kiribati
The Republic of Kiribati (‘kee-ree-bus’), formerly the Gilbert Islands, is a Micronesian country comprising 32 atolls and one raised phosphate island (Banaba), spread across all 4 of the world's hemispheres. Kiribati has a population of just under 120,000, half of whom live in the densely populated capital of South Tarawa.
The average height of the atolls is just over 2 metres above sea level, making Kiribati highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
The mwaneaba (community house) is traditionally the centre of community life where community discussions, council meetings and celebrations occur, and important decisions are made.
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.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
(Insert Assignment description link here from Silverstripe)
Applications close on: Saturday 09 August 2025
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
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 Organisation development experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Kiribati. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Organisational Development Adviser 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 Kiribati 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.
- Experience in developing strategic plans and policies
- Management experience, preferably within an NGO
- Understanding of organisational operations across a broad range of functions, e.g finance, human resources, procurement.
- Strong communications, consultation and mentoring skills
- Proven experience in successful grant sourcing OR good knowledge of the grant sourcing process
The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Teitoiningaina.
Teitoiningaina, the National Catholic Women’s Association of Kiribati, seeks a volunteer to assist in updating its strategic three-year plan. Engage with the CE and leadership team to build clear mission and vision statements. Use your knowledge of organisational development to define thematic areas, and strategies for human and financial resource sustainability. The revised plan should include a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track outcomes and align with Kiribati’s 20-Year Vision Development Plan (KV20) 2016-2036 and the Kiribati Development Plan 2023-2026. This effort is crucial for engaging development partners and securing support. Teitoiningaina partners with Caritas New Zealand (CANZ) to deliver the He Oranga Taurikura Kiribati programme, which promotes community health, climate resilience, and sustainable food security. This role is a chance to contribute to lasting positive change in Kiribati.
Our Partner Organisation – Teitoiningaina
Teitoiningaina, the National Catholic Women’s Association of Kiribati, represents over 35,000 women across the country. The organisation is dedicated to empowering women in their roles within families, communities, and the church. It aims to reduce poverty, enhance food security, and build climate change resilience, while promoting Christian values, peace, and family stability. Key strategies include providing training in nutrition, cooking, sewing, and handicrafts, alongside financial literacy, marketing, and family healthcare programmes. Join this meaningful volunteer role and help support women’s empowerment and well-being in Kiribati.
The Country – Kiribati
The Republic of Kiribati (‘kee-ree-bus’), formerly the Gilbert Islands, is a Micronesian country comprising 32 atolls and one raised phosphate island (Banaba), spread across all 4 of the world's hemispheres. Kiribati has a population of just under 120,000, half of whom live in the densely populated capital of South Tarawa.
The average height of the atolls is just over 2 metres above sea level, making Kiribati highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
The mwaneaba (community house) is traditionally the centre of community life where community discussions, council meetings and celebrations occur, and important decisions are made.
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.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
(Insert Assignment description link here from Silverstripe)
Applications close on: Saturday 09 August 2025
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- 12-month volunteer assignment based in Kiribati
- Flights, accommodation, and living expenses provided
- Create five-year strategic plans to improve the lives of thousands
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?