Roles

Location

Category

Steam Engineering Assistant

Dunedin Gasworks Museum Trust
Practical Help | Dunedin

Interested in steam engines and keeping history alive? Support the boiler operator during steaming days at this working museum in South Dunedin.

Irahuka/Long Point Planting

Yellow Eyed Penguin Trust
Conservation | Owaka
17 September 2026

Help restore biodiversity at Irahuka/Long Point in the Catlins. Join a Community Planting Day to plant eco-sourced native trees to protect the habitat for hoiho and other native wildlife.

Community Bike Workshop Assistant

Valley Cycle Workshop
Trades & Maintenance | Dunedin

Help repair and recycle bikes, support people with repairs and maintenance, and learn practical bicycle skills in a friendly community workshop. No experience is needed — just a willingness to learn, get involved, and help others get back on two wheels.

Wheelchair Rugby Nationals/Disability Sports Festival

ParaFed Otago
Sports | Dunedin
24 September 2026 to 27 September 2026

Be part of the National Wheelchair Rugby Tournament and Disability Sports Festival at the Edgar Centre. Whether you can help for a few hours or multiple days, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive event.

GirlGuiding NZ Unit Leaders - Frankton (Queenstown)

GirlGuiding New Zealand
Youth & Children | Queenstown, Arrowtown

Are you interested in providing girls and young women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity? GirlGuiding are looking for someone with ‘a bit of oomph’, a creative mind, and a willingness to develop their own skills

GirlGuiding NZ Unit Leaders - Dunedin Wide

GirlGuiding New Zealand
Youth & Children | Dunedin

Become a Girlguiding Leader in Ōtepoti. GirlGuiding is all about empowering young people to develop confidence, leadership, and life skills. That means heading outdoors, adventuring locally, learning new things, and having fun by getting stuck in.

IHC Online - Be a Mate on the Other End of the Line

IHC
Companionship | All Towns

Build a meaningful connection by being matched with someone who values a weekly call. Share friendly conversations about life, current affairs, sport, and everyday experiences.

IHC Online Friendship – Looking to Connect Over Music

IHC
Companionship | All Towns

Make a difference in your community - volunteer with IHC! Play a big part the life of a person with an intellectual disability and the work IHC does by joining their Online Friendship Programme.

Assistant for Aged-Care Programme

St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Companionship | Cromwell

Bring your smile and listening skills to support a morning and/or afternoon programme for rest home residents or aged-care folk in the community to promote engagement in meaningful activities.

Cruise Ship Market Receptionists

Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Markets
Information & Advice | Dunedin

Be part of the friendly team that welcomes visitors to the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Markets. It's a great opportunity to meet people from around the world while helping them enjoy their visit to Otago.