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 Audiologist 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 Tonga will be 12 months with the option to extend.
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.
Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organisation – Tonga’s Ministry of Health is dedicated to the delivery of preventative and curative health services for the people of Tonga. It is guided by its core values:
The Assignment – This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and the Ministry of Health Vaiola Hospital.
The Audiology Department at Vaiola Hospital provides much needed hearing testing and hearing aid services to the Tonga community. It is a busy department with a growing number of patients waiting for hearing tests and hearing aid fittings, including children. 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 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.
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:
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 Tonga. Work alongside our local partner organisation to plan and create a brighter future for all.
We are looking for an experienced Audiologist 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 Tonga will be 12 months with the option to extend.
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 and a member of the NZAS (NZ Audiological Society)
- Experience with Puretone audiometry (including masking) and hearing aid fittings using Real Ear Measurements
- Ability to teach, mentor and supervise someone who is relatively new to hearing care
- Excellent organisational skills, to help the audiologist assistant fulfill the requirements of their study programme, and to run the clinic
Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
Our Partner Organisation – Tonga’s Ministry of Health is dedicated to the delivery of preventative and curative health services for the people of Tonga. It is guided by its core values:
- Commitment to quality care
- Professionalism, integrity and accountability
- Care and compassion
- Commitment to staff training and development
- Partnership in health
The Assignment – This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and the Ministry of Health Vaiola Hospital.
The Audiology Department at Vaiola Hospital provides much needed hearing testing and hearing aid services to the Tonga community. It is a busy department with a growing number of patients waiting for hearing tests and hearing aid fittings, including children. 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 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.
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:
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:
- Provide training and mentoring support
- Support the assistant through their studies
- Provide guidance in running a successful and professional audiology department
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?