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Current opportunities

Cracroft Warden
(Residential Part-time – 20 hours per week)

Do you:

• Have great administrative and communication skills?
• Want to live on-site at one of our prized National Properties?
• Want a position that is not 9 to 5 but adaptable to changing business needs and bookings? 

This Christchurch-based part-time position reports to the Chairperson of Property Committee.

For this position, we are seeking an experienced warden to work with the Cracroft Committee, volunteers and general public covering areas such as:
• management of the day to day maintenance, securing grounds and all buildings;
• seek and manage bookings for the property and outdoor equipment
• cleaning and presentation of the property to guests in a professional manner
• the ability to perform minor maintenance is required

This position is ideally suited for a couple.  Unfortunately no animals are allowed on this property.  A small 2 bedroom warden lodge will be provided as part of the remuneration package.

To apply, please provide a covering letter addressing the key results areas in this position along with a copy of your CV. 

For a copy of the job description or further information, please email deirdre.larsen@girlguidingnz.org.nz or call 03 363 1474.
Applications close Friday 5 March 2010.

Guiding Development Manager

National Senior Management

• Rare opportunity with a not-for-profit organisation
• National focus based in Christchurch
• Influential role

Applications close at 5pm Monday 1 March 2010.

More info: PDF (45 KB)
 

National Nominations Committee Member

One vacancy exists on the National Nominations Committee.  The National Nominations Committee is responsible for managing and carrying out the selection process for:

• GirlGuiding New Zealand leaders on the National Board;
• National Nominations Committee members;
• National Advisers; and
• Audit & Finance Committee Chair

The Committee is made up of the National President, the Chief Executive, two Board Members, and two members who are elected from and by the national forum for a term of three years.

How to apply:
If you are an existing member of the Forum and would be interested in applying for this position or to nominate another Forum member please forward a CV and covering letter to the Chairperson of the National Nominations Committee C/- Ruth Teasdale, Chief Executive, National Office PO Box 13 143, Armagh, Christchurch 8011 or ruth.teasdale@girlguidingnz.org.nz by 12 March 2010.

If you are nominating someone else you should discuss this with the individual first and gain their agreement to proceed.

GirlGuiding NZ - Leader on the Board

There is a vacancy for a leader on the National Board.

The National Board is an executive committee of the National Forum and is responsible for the governance of the affairs of GirlGuiding New Zealand.

The National Board is made up of the National President, the Chief Executive, Audit & Finance Committee Chair and four elected GirlGuiding New Zealand leaders.  The leaders are elected for terms of three years.  The National Nominations Committee is particularly interested in applicants with marketing or fundraising experience.

The National Board meets in person four times a year in Christchurch and from time to time by  teleconferences.  National Board members are also required to attend the National Conference (including the Annual General Meeting and the National Forum meeting).

This is a real opportunity to be involved in the affairs of GirlGuiding New Zealand.

Please contact Jenny Burrow or Ruth if you would like discuss the requirements and commitment of the role.

How to apply:
If you would like to apply for this position or to nominate someone please send a concise CV and covering letter to the Chairperson of the National Nominations Committee C/- Ruth Teasdale, Chief Executive, National Office, PO Box 13 143, Armagh, Christchurch 8011 or ruth.teasdale@girlguidingnz.org.nz by 12 March 2010.

If you are nominating someone else you should discuss this with the individual first and gain their agreement to proceed.

Funding Co-ordinator -Part-time – 15-20 hours per week

Do you:

• Have national fundraising administration experience?
• Have great administrative and communication skills?
• Want to be part of a values-based national organisation?
• Then GirlGuiding New Zealand is looking for you.
  

More info: Position description PDF (357 KB)

How to apply: To apply, please provide a covering letter addressing the key results areas in the job description along with a copy of your CV. Email completed application to Deirdre Larsen.

Applications close:  Monday 15 March 2010.

Volunteer opportunities

There are many opportunities at  the 4 World Centers:

• Pax Lodge - London
  
• our Cabana - Mexico
  
• Sangam - India
  
• Our Chalet - Switzerland

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Need more information?

For specific enquiries about any of our vacancies you can contact the GirlGuiding NZ during normal business hours or email your query to info@girlguidingnz.org.nz. For more information about our organisation click the "About Us" tab.