Nursery Operations Manager - Volunteer in the Solomon Islands
Closing Date: 20 March 2025
Category: Agriculture & Horticultural Sustainability
Kia ora, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Tālofa lava, Malo ni, Halo, Kia orana, Mauri and warm Pacific greetings from VSA!
Connecting People, Transforming Lives.
Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all. Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Our Purpose
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.
Volunteering with VSA
For over six decades, Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) has been leaving a legacy across the Pacific. Through remote, in-country, and local volunteer programs, we empower volunteers to make a difference, fostering friendships that transcend borders.
What You'll Do
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB).
This assignment focuses on supporting Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) to improve the management and operations of their nursery in Honiara, Solomon Islands. As the volunteer Nursery Operations Manager, you will work closely with nursery staff to enhance their skills in plant care, transplanting, stock management, and daily upkeep of plants. Through mentoring, training, and capacity-building, the volunteer will help implement efficient nursery practices, ensuring SEB can consistently meet the demand for high-quality plants and trees for large-scale landscaping projects.
The role involves reviewing current nursery operations, identifying areas for improvement, and providing practical recommendations to optimise processes. By developing and delivering training materials and offering hands-on guidance, the volunteer will empower SEB staff to confidently manage the nursery. This support will contribute to SEB's mission of creating a greener, more beautiful Honiara for the benefit of both residents and visitors.
Your Skills and Experiences
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
About our Partner Organisation | Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB)
Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) is a pioneering organisation dedicated to enhancing the environmental landscape of Honiara, Solomon Islands. As the only organisation in the country equipped to tackle the challenge of creating and maintaining a green city, SEB plays a critical role in beautifying the urban environment for both residents and tourists. SEB’s medium-sized nursery features a diverse range of plants and trees, supporting its large-scale landscaping projects, such as those undertaken to beautify Honiara for the 2023 Pacific Games.
With a team of approximately 30 gardeners and casual staff, along with seven administrative and security personnel, SEB is committed to delivering high-quality landscape designs and maintaining a well-managed nursery. By partnering with skilled professionals, SEB aims to further strengthen its operations, ensuring sustainable and impactful improvements to Honiara’s green spaces.
About the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security.
VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
How to Apply
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
Applications close 18 March 2025.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab.
Connecting People, Transforming Lives.
Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all. Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment.
Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
Our Purpose
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.
Volunteering with VSA
For over six decades, Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) has been leaving a legacy across the Pacific. Through remote, in-country, and local volunteer programs, we empower volunteers to make a difference, fostering friendships that transcend borders.
What You'll Do
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB).
This assignment focuses on supporting Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) to improve the management and operations of their nursery in Honiara, Solomon Islands. As the volunteer Nursery Operations Manager, you will work closely with nursery staff to enhance their skills in plant care, transplanting, stock management, and daily upkeep of plants. Through mentoring, training, and capacity-building, the volunteer will help implement efficient nursery practices, ensuring SEB can consistently meet the demand for high-quality plants and trees for large-scale landscaping projects.
The role involves reviewing current nursery operations, identifying areas for improvement, and providing practical recommendations to optimise processes. By developing and delivering training materials and offering hands-on guidance, the volunteer will empower SEB staff to confidently manage the nursery. This support will contribute to SEB's mission of creating a greener, more beautiful Honiara for the benefit of both residents and visitors.
Your Skills and Experiences
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- Qualification in agriculture, horticulture or similar field
- 3+ years' experience working as a nursery manager
- Experience in plant production, soil, fertilizers and growing techniques
- Excellent communication skills
About our Partner Organisation | Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB)
Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) is a pioneering organisation dedicated to enhancing the environmental landscape of Honiara, Solomon Islands. As the only organisation in the country equipped to tackle the challenge of creating and maintaining a green city, SEB plays a critical role in beautifying the urban environment for both residents and tourists. SEB’s medium-sized nursery features a diverse range of plants and trees, supporting its large-scale landscaping projects, such as those undertaken to beautify Honiara for the 2023 Pacific Games.
With a team of approximately 30 gardeners and casual staff, along with seven administrative and security personnel, SEB is committed to delivering high-quality landscape designs and maintaining a well-managed nursery. By partnering with skilled professionals, SEB aims to further strengthen its operations, ensuring sustainable and impactful improvements to Honiara’s green spaces.
About the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security.
VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
How to Apply
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
Applications close 18 March 2025.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
If you are on the VSA website, please click on the download assignment description tab.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- 12-month Volunteer service opportunity based in Honiara
- Flights, accommodation and living allowance provided by VSA
- Make a lasting impact by mentoring staff and enhancing nursery operations
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?