Kia ora, Malo e lelei 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 Tonga. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Audiology Trainer 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 the Tonga 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,
Our Partner Organisation – Vaiola Hospital, the main hospital in the beautiful kingdom of Tonga sits on the outskirts of the capital city of Nuku'alofa. A public hospital administered by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry has a vision to be the highest health care provider in the pacific. The Audiology Department at Vaiola Hospital provides much needed hearing testing and hearing aid services to the Tonga community. Audiology testing is critically important for children because hearing plays a foundational role in their development, including supporting language and communication development, social and emotional wellbeing, and academic success.
The Assignment – The volunteer will work alongside and train and mentor a newly appointed audiology assistant until they are in a position to take a leadership role within the department. This is critical to the ongoing operation of the department and the sustainability of the work. It is a busy department with a growing number of patients waiting for hearing tests and hearing aid fittings, including children.
The Country – Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga consists of 176 islands in four major groups, Tongatapu Island group, Ha’apai Island group, Vava’u Island group, and the Niu Island group. These islands form a narrow archipelago extending north from the Tropic of Capricorn. There are many natural wonders in Tonga, and it is also one of the only places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales.
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:
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 experience, skills and knowledge to serve and build capacity in Tonga. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Audiology Trainer 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 the Tonga 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,
- Master of Audiology degree
- Member of the NZAS (NZ Audiological Society)
- Experience with puretone audiometry (including masking) and hearing aid fittings using Real Ear Measurements
- Able to teach, mentor and supervise someone who is relatively new to hearing care
- Excellent organisational skills - to help the audiologist assistant to fulfil the requirements of their study programme, and to run the clinic
Our Partner Organisation – Vaiola Hospital, the main hospital in the beautiful kingdom of Tonga sits on the outskirts of the capital city of Nuku'alofa. A public hospital administered by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry has a vision to be the highest health care provider in the pacific. The Audiology Department at Vaiola Hospital provides much needed hearing testing and hearing aid services to the Tonga community. Audiology testing is critically important for children because hearing plays a foundational role in their development, including supporting language and communication development, social and emotional wellbeing, and academic success.
The Assignment – The volunteer will work alongside and train and mentor a newly appointed audiology assistant until they are in a position to take a leadership role within the department. This is critical to the ongoing operation of the department and the sustainability of the work. It is a busy department with a growing number of patients waiting for hearing tests and hearing aid fittings, including children.
The Country – Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga consists of 176 islands in four major groups, Tongatapu Island group, Ha’apai Island group, Vava’u Island group, and the Niu Island group. These islands form a narrow archipelago extending north from the Tropic of Capricorn. There are many natural wonders in Tonga, and it is also one of the only places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales.
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:
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.
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?