Are you looking to gain experience, or simply seeking a rewarding way to spend your free time?
Join us as a volunteer at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds!

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support our operations across key areas of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds from September 2025 to April 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to give back, learn new skills, and be part of a passionate team committed to kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and sharing our nation’s story.

Gallery and Museum Support Volunteer: Support the care of exhibitions, engage with visitors respectfully, answer questions, and uphold exhibition standards.

Garden and Grounds Volunteer: Help care for historic gardens, lawns, and pathways. Support with event set-ups, seasonal planting, and whenua care.

Visitor Guide Volunteer: Welcome visitors with warmth and manaakitanga, provide maps, directions, and basic site information. Ensure every manuhiri has a positive and respectful experience.

‍What We're Looking For:

• Available up to 2 days per week (flexible hours, rostered across 7 days).
• Some roles may include weekends or public holidays depending on events and visitor needs.
• Friendly, reliable, and respectful people.
• Interest in New Zealand history, culture, or outdoor care.
• Willingness to learn and support our Kaupapa.
• Able to commit regularly through the summer season.

What We Offer:

• Full induction and role specific training
• Uniform items and name badge.
• Opportunity to be part of special events, including Waitangi Day.
• Supportive team environment.
• End-of-season volunteer recognition
•  Discounts on selected offerings

‍How to Apply

If you’re interested in supporting us, please contact Liz Kilby on lizkilby@waitangi.org.nz. Please include your general skills/experience and if there is a specific volunteer role you are applying for.

This pivotal ‍role is responsible for providing sustenance to manuhuri visiting Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant site as well as the local community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating a welcoming Café environment with excellent food and service
• Overseeing the F&B component of Waitangi’s signature Hāngi and Concert product
• Managing a young and enthusiastic Café team
• Promoting a culture of continual learning and improvement
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Café
• Ensuring staff adhere with company policies, procedures and all related food, health & safety compliance requirements

What you’ll need to be successful | Ō Pūkenga

This permanent minimum 30hr role is suited to someone who is passionate about manaakitanga and who would relish the challenge of contributing to an amazing experience at this stunning location. (Note: From October – April this is a full time role).

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have 2-3yrs experience managing a busy Café environment
• Take pride in and have a commitment to excellent food and service standards
• Have good leadership & communication skills
• Enjoy developing and leading a young team.
• Have flexible working hours, including weekends and weekdays.
• Hold a valid Duty Manager Certificate

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What’s next | Te ara ki tua

Interested applicants, please upload your Cover Letter and CV online here, addressed to Liz Kilby by 04 Nov.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

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As summer approaches, we’re preparing for another busy season and are seeking friendly, energetic, and reliable people to join our teams in a range of casual and fixed-term part-time roles.

We’re recruiting for several roles including:

• Café & Event Attendants / Baristas: Front of House role to support café, coffee cart and event operations
• Kitchen Assistants: Support café and event operations
• Visitor Services Assistants: Ensuring a welcoming experience for all, admissions and customer service
• Kaihaka: Experience performing in kapa haka essential.

Requirements for all roles:

• Positive, enthusiastic mindset; customer and solutions focused
• Reliability and a strong work ethic are crucial
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required
• Experience in hospitality or tourism is an advantage

What’s Next | Te Ara ki Tua

If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of something uniquely special to Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply here by Sunday 26 October with your CV and a cover letter.

In your application, please include:

• The role you are applying for
• Your availability (days/hours)

_{‍Applications will be reviewed daily, if enough suitable candidates are found advert may close early - don't miss out!}

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