Office Management Mentor
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Category: Organisational Development and Human Resources
Kia ora, Halo 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 the Solomon Islands. We are looking for an experienced professional with office and business management experience who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering along with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific.
This assignment is projected to run for 12 months and will primarily be based in Gizo. Please note that the VSA will support a volunteer on this assignment by funding and organizing flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities for the duration of the 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.
DIVIT Rural Training Centre (RTC) was established in 1972 by the Catholic daughters of Mary Immaculate - DMI sisters. The training centre is located at Visale, North-West Guadalcanal. DIVIT offers skills training to young people, mostly girls from rural areas. The training centre offers boarding facilities for young girls who live far from the centre. The centre works to provide a safe, healthy and positive environment conducive for learning.
DIVIT trains young people most of whom have dropped out of high school. Most of the girls are aged between 18 and 22 years of age. Most girls, being from rural communities and unable to afford fees, receive scholarships. Currently there are about 83 students at the training centre. Subjects taught at DIVIT include tourism and hospitality, agriculture, health and hygiene, clothing and textiles, carpentry, computer skills, English language and financial literacy
The Assignment:
A VSA volunteer is being sought to support DIVIT to become more efficient and effective in its office management and administration. The volunteer on this assignment will need to be skilled in office administration, bookkeeping and reporting. The volunteer will work alongside staff using a strengths-based approach to provide capacity development opportunities that result in there being procedures in place for policy, systems and process implementation.
On this assignment a volunteer will report directly to the Principal of the RTC and will be accountable to the Principal. On a more day-to-day basis, the volunteer will predominately work with the Office management staff.
The Country – 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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Please apply for this opportunity through our website. For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, you are welcome to email our recruitment team at: volunteer@vsa.org.nz. Noting that due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
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 the Solomon Islands. We are looking for an experienced professional with office and business management experience who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering along with a keen interest in building capability in the Pacific.
This assignment is projected to run for 12 months and will primarily be based in Gizo. Please note that the VSA will support a volunteer on this assignment by funding and organizing flights, visas, insurances, accommodation, living allowance and utilities for the duration of the 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.
- At least three years’ experience in office management
- Experience in development of office policies and procedures
- At least two years’ experience in people management
- Ability to support office management staff in setting systems and processes
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Great organisational and communication skills
DIVIT Rural Training Centre (RTC) was established in 1972 by the Catholic daughters of Mary Immaculate - DMI sisters. The training centre is located at Visale, North-West Guadalcanal. DIVIT offers skills training to young people, mostly girls from rural areas. The training centre offers boarding facilities for young girls who live far from the centre. The centre works to provide a safe, healthy and positive environment conducive for learning.
DIVIT trains young people most of whom have dropped out of high school. Most of the girls are aged between 18 and 22 years of age. Most girls, being from rural communities and unable to afford fees, receive scholarships. Currently there are about 83 students at the training centre. Subjects taught at DIVIT include tourism and hospitality, agriculture, health and hygiene, clothing and textiles, carpentry, computer skills, English language and financial literacy
The Assignment:
A VSA volunteer is being sought to support DIVIT to become more efficient and effective in its office management and administration. The volunteer on this assignment will need to be skilled in office administration, bookkeeping and reporting. The volunteer will work alongside staff using a strengths-based approach to provide capacity development opportunities that result in there being procedures in place for policy, systems and process implementation.
On this assignment a volunteer will report directly to the Principal of the RTC and will be accountable to the Principal. On a more day-to-day basis, the volunteer will predominately work with the Office management staff.
The Country – 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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Please apply for this opportunity through our website. For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, you are welcome to email our recruitment team at: volunteer@vsa.org.nz. Noting that due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- A chance to share your knowledge and expertise in the Solomon Islands
- 12-month volunteer assignment based in Visale
- Flights, accommodation, and living expenses funded by VSA
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?