Kia ora, Nisa Bula Vinaka 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 Fiji. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future.
We are looking for an experienced volunteer with comprehensive knowledge of IT systems and database management or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with an interest in building capability in the Pacific. This assignment will be based in Navuso in Fiji and projected to run for 12 months.
Please note the 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.
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute (NATI) was established in 1924 and operated by the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma. NATI is a leading agricultural training institution located in Navuso, Naitasiri. NATI offers a Certificate in Agriculture (Integrated) Level 4, emphasizing 80% hands-on, practical training across ten agricultural enterprises, including dairy, crops, aquaculture, and machinery.
Recent initiatives NATI have been working on include a 12-acre organic learning farm, a student-farmer scheme with startup support, and new resources like irrigation systems as well as an excavator to enhance climate-smart farming education.
The Assignment:
NATI is seeking a skilled and motivated VSA volunteer to support the organisation in strengthening its digital infrastructure and building much-needed internal technical capacity. Currently, NATI lacks in-house expertise in key areas such as IT systems, website development, and database management—factors that limit the efficiency and impact NATI’s service delivery.
A volunteer deployed on this assignment will lead efforts to improve and modernise these systems, including supporting the development of a sustainable database to track student and graduate performance. These improvements will enable better data-driven decision-making and significantly enhance the quality and reach of our training programmes. In addition to technical upgrades, the volunteer will play a vital role in building long-term organisational sustainability through staff and student training.
The Country – Fiji:
Fiji includes the other 3 cultural groups called Fijians -Rotuma, Rabi, and Kioa (Rabian and Kioans) were resettled in Fiji after being evacuated from Ocean islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati).
It is a destination attraction for its coral reefs, clear lagoons, and tropical landscapes. Fijian indigenous society is very communal, with great importance attached to the family unit, the village, and the vanua (land). With the introduction of traditions such as Indian and Chinese and significant influences from Europe and Fiji's Pacific neighbours, particularly Tonga and Samoa, these various cultures have come together to create a multicultural national identity for Fiji.
Fiji has several development goals they are focusing on as a country such as lowering youth unemployment rates, reducing poverty, reducing child mortality and gender inequality, increasing environmental sustainability, and improving the health and education status of its citizens.
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 Fiji. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future.
We are looking for an experienced volunteer with comprehensive knowledge of IT systems and database management or someone with the right level of transferrable skills, who understands and shares the spirit of volunteering, with an interest in building capability in the Pacific. This assignment will be based in Navuso in Fiji and projected to run for 12 months.
Please note the 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.
- 2 years of experience designing and managing large databases.
- Ability to create a functional and sustainable system to track academic performance.
- Proven experience in the design and implementation of database systems that have delivered organisational benefits.
- Working knowledge of managing content on a basic website platform
- Confidence in supporting minor updates and training staff in basic content editing.
- Experience training non-technical users in IT skills and developing simple training guides and training sessions.
- Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms.
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute (NATI) was established in 1924 and operated by the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma. NATI is a leading agricultural training institution located in Navuso, Naitasiri. NATI offers a Certificate in Agriculture (Integrated) Level 4, emphasizing 80% hands-on, practical training across ten agricultural enterprises, including dairy, crops, aquaculture, and machinery.
Recent initiatives NATI have been working on include a 12-acre organic learning farm, a student-farmer scheme with startup support, and new resources like irrigation systems as well as an excavator to enhance climate-smart farming education.
The Assignment:
NATI is seeking a skilled and motivated VSA volunteer to support the organisation in strengthening its digital infrastructure and building much-needed internal technical capacity. Currently, NATI lacks in-house expertise in key areas such as IT systems, website development, and database management—factors that limit the efficiency and impact NATI’s service delivery.
A volunteer deployed on this assignment will lead efforts to improve and modernise these systems, including supporting the development of a sustainable database to track student and graduate performance. These improvements will enable better data-driven decision-making and significantly enhance the quality and reach of our training programmes. In addition to technical upgrades, the volunteer will play a vital role in building long-term organisational sustainability through staff and student training.
The Country – Fiji:
Fiji includes the other 3 cultural groups called Fijians -Rotuma, Rabi, and Kioa (Rabian and Kioans) were resettled in Fiji after being evacuated from Ocean islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati).
It is a destination attraction for its coral reefs, clear lagoons, and tropical landscapes. Fijian indigenous society is very communal, with great importance attached to the family unit, the village, and the vanua (land). With the introduction of traditions such as Indian and Chinese and significant influences from Europe and Fiji's Pacific neighbours, particularly Tonga and Samoa, these various cultures have come together to create a multicultural national identity for Fiji.
Fiji has several development goals they are focusing on as a country such as lowering youth unemployment rates, reducing poverty, reducing child mortality and gender inequality, increasing environmental sustainability, and improving the health and education status of its citizens.
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:
- 12 Month Volunteer Assignment based in Fiji
- Flights, accommodation and other living expenses funded by VSA
- Transforming lives by empowering communities with shared skills and knowledge
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?