Volunteer with VSA

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) - Nursing Education and Clinical Mentoring Opportunities across the wider Pacific.
 
Share your nursing expertise and make a lasting impact in strengthening healthcare practises.
 
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is seeking experienced nursing professionals to partner with health and education institutions across the Pacific.  These assignments support local nurses, educators, health leaders and training organisations to strengthen healthcare delivery and workforce development.
 
If you are passionate about mentoring others, building local capability and working alongside colleagues in diverse cultural settings, we would love to hear from you!
 
We currently have the following assignments available:
 
Bougainville                   

• Nurse Learning Advisor

Fiji

• Nursing Unit Management Mentor

Kiribati                           

• Midwifery Education Adviser

Papua New Guinea       

• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Community-based Geriatric Nurse Mentor
• Clinical Nursing Mentor

Solomon Islands             

• Nursing Education Mentor - Helena Goldie
• Nursing Education Mentor -Gizo
• Nursing Education Mentor - Honiara

Depending on the role and partner organisation, VSA nursing volunteers may:

• Mentor and support nursing and midwifery educators
• Strengthen clinical teaching and assessment practices
• Support curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives
• Build leadership and management capability within health services
• Assist with professional development programmes for nursing staff
• Support community health, aged care and chronic disease management initiatives
• Work collaboratively with local counterparts to achieve sustainable outcomes.

We are looking for
Applicants that have:

• A Bachelor on Nursing, or Midwifery or equivalent tertiary qualification or higher
• Current nursing or midwifery registration
• At least 3-5 years of relevant clinical, education, leadership, or management experience.
• Strong communication, mentoring and relationship-building skills
• An ability to work respectfully across cultures and within resource-constrained environments.
• A commitment to capacity building and knowledge sharing.

What VSA offers

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to health outcomes in the Pacific.
• Pre-departure preparation and on-going support.
• Living allowance and accommodation provided
• International flights, insurance and in-country support including language lessons
• A rewarding professional and personal development experience.

About VSA
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) in New Zealand's leading international development organisation.  We work in partnership with communities, governments and organisations throughout the Pacific to share skills, strengthen capability and create lasting positive change.
 
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still want to hear from you.

At VSA, we recognise that transferable skills, adaptability, cross-cultural awareness, relationship-building abilities, and a shared commitment to sustainable development can be just as valuable as specific technical expertise.

If you are an experienced nursing professional looking to contribute your skills in a meaningful international development context, we encourage you to copy the link below or apply through our website www.vsa.org.nz
 
Together, we can strengthen nursing education, clinical practice and health outcomes across the wider Pacific region.

We are looking for a volunteer with:

• Flights, accommodation, insurance, and living allowance provided
• Unique opportunity to share your skills and experience in the Pacific
• Be part of the VSA legacy and contribute to positive healthcare outcomes