Come work with us
If you know even a little about EcoMatters, you’ll know that we’re all about doing good mahi (work) for the environment. We’re a community focused charitable trust and find that, while our whānau (family) has a lot in common, we’re all individuals with a colourful range of interests too. There is space here for those who love plants and want to work or volunteer in the nursery to those who want to make an impact in zero waste and everything in between.
Would you like to join our growing hapori (community) of change-makers? Check our current vacancies or express your interest on our volunteer page.
Job vacancies
We don’t have job vacancies at the moment, but if you would like to work with us here at EcoMatters we recommend checking this page regularly – you never know what’s around the corner! Or sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with all our news and events, including job vacancies.
If you think volunteering might just be your gig and you have some time to offer, find out more at Volunteer.
Social Media and Communications Coordinator
We’re looking for an excellent communicator and relationship builder, who can support others to find and tell stories effectively too. You’ll also be highly organised, self-directed and confident in managing time and priorities.
This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, working 15 hours per week.
Location: New Lynn office, for at least 50% of the role hours, with flexibility on working from home and visiting other locations for the rest of the time. You’ll need to be available to attend our regular team meetings, which are usually held on Mondays.
About the role
This role helps keep the EcoMatters Bike Hubs and our other active and sustainable transport initiatives visible, connected and represented. About two thirds of the role is focused on managing and growing the Facebook presence of the EcoMatters-operated Bike Hubs. The remainder of the time will be spent planning and delivering a variety of marketing and communications activities to promote all our active and sustainable transport initiatives.
There will be some flexibility in the days and hours you work, as you’ll be out visiting bike hubs to capture content for some of the time.
About YOU
You’ll be skilled in social media content creation and management, including writing and capturing and editing images and short videos. A high level of written and spoken English is essential, along with strong editorial and political acumen and an eye for detail.
How to apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected], and let us know where you saw this job advertised. Applications close on Friday 3 July, but we’ll be considering applications as they come in and may make a decision earlier, so don’t delay.
If you think volunteering might just be your gig and you have some time to offer, find out more at Volunteer.
Internships
Are you a student looking to grow your experience and understanding of sustainable practices and initiatives in the community? Then we’d love to hear from you.
We take in interns all year round and we suggest you express your interest well ahead of coming aboard so there’s a much greater chance of giving you a placement. Simply email [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.
An inspiring intern experience
Emma was an intern with us in late 2021. She worked with our Nature team and here’s what she had to say about her experience.
“The team at EcoMatters are all so passionate about the mahi they do. I have been fortunate enough to spend the last 3 months working with Hope Teaching Garden and the Nature team.
I have been able to apply key theories from my Environmental Science degree and finally get some hands-on, real-life experience out in the field. It has given me a clearer idea of this industry and how we as humans can help to navigate complex environmental issues by working with, not against nature.
For anyone who would like to spend their time learning from fun, knowledgeable and passionate people, I would definitely recommend doing the internship program at EcoMatters.”
Board of Trustees – Volunteer Role
Contribute to a healthier environment and more connected community
Are you engaged and empathetic, with your finger on the pulse of sustainable stewardship? The EcoMatters Board would like to hear from potential new trustees to help further the organisation’s aims of connecting people and place and nurturing kaitiakitanga.
How our trustees support our organisation:
- providing governance oversight of EcoMatters operations and financial management
- building influence across the environmental stewardship ecosystem
- setting strategic direction and priorities
- providing leadership, empathy and connections
- bringing creativity, critical thinking and an innovative approach to environmental and social responsibility.
Responsibilities include:
- representing EcoMatters to stakeholders and acting as an ambassador for the organisation
- leveraging strategic relationships with funders, partners, and other stakeholders to add value to the organisation and support the achievement of its vision, mission and purpose
- contributing to and modeling a culture of learning and development
- reviewing the agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
The board is committed to driving a culture that values diverse thinking and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from a broad range of ethnicities, younger members of the community, and individuals with a disability. All applicants welcome, and prior board experience is not a prerequisite.
Board terms
Location: Auckland
Remuneration: This is a voluntary position, however an honorarium will be paid to cover board related costs such as meeting expenses and board development training.
Time commitment: Between two to four hours per month
Express your interest
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to [email protected]
We are keen to hear from applicants at any time.