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British Council NZ

http://www.britishcouncil.org/nz/

British Council connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK to build lasting relationships around the world.

We are seeking Social Media online communications co-ordinator to help with promotion of our events like People in Your Neighbourhood (PIYN) in June, visits in July and an urban design project Aug-Sept 2011.

Further information:

Gareth Farry
gareth.farry@britishcouncil.org.nz

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Volunteering Otago

http://www.volunteeringotago.org.nz/

Volunteering Otago is a non-profit organisation that works to support other non-profit organisations in the community through a volunteer matching programme, training, support networks, and advocacy.  Volunteering Otago also has a youth volunteering programme, a mental health recovery volunteering programme and in 2011 is piloting four volunteer hubs in Alexandra, Cromwell, Wanaka and Queenstown.

We are seeking a volunteer publicity team to help promote a Volunteer appreciation dinner that is to be held on June 18th 2011.  Ideally this team will be made up of two to four people, but could be easily managed by one person if desired. Team will be responsible for the following:

• Designing Volunteer Appreciation Certificates, Invitations to the event, Event Programme.
• Writing Press Releases before and after the event and submitting to local papers.
• Contacting local media (newspapers, tv, raido) and inviting them to cover the event.
• Coordinating with Volunteering Otago’s website administrator to make sure VO website and facebook pages are up to date with event info as well as newsletter.

NB: These are voluntary positions.

Further information:

Anna Clere - Manager
Volunteering Otago
volunteerotago@gmail.com
(03) 471-6206 
Level 1, Dunedin Community House
283 Moray Place
Dunedin 9016

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2050 Alliance

http://www.2050alliance.org/

As young people, the rest of our lives are being constructed every day by the current governance. The 2050 Alliance wants to bring unity to the youth voices on climate change, peak oil, environmental sustainability and intergenerational equity. Under one banner, we will share our resources, and create pathways for our government, to show that a thriving carbon zero New Zealand is possible by 2050 at the latest. 

With an initial focus on this year’s national election, we are running a campaign to inform and empower young people around these issues, engage more youth voice into the political process, and make sure youth interests are being taken into account in political decisions being made now.

We are looking for someone, who ideally shares our vision, to help us create a striking, interactive and versatile website. The website needs to be easy for us to update and modify, and able to integrate video, social media etc. We would also like to set up email addresses associated to the website’s domain name and website traffic analytics.  We want to get at least a placeholder website up and running ASAP.

The role would initially be unpaid, as the whole organisation is running on a volunteer basis at present, but funding may become available down the track. 

Further information:

Chelsea
2050Alliance@gmail.com
027 436 4219

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Open Home Foundation International

www.ohfint.co.nz

Open Home Foundation International is a New Zealand-registered charitable trust and non-denominational Christian organisation dedicated to making sure children everywhere can belong to a family where they are safe and loved, receive good health care and a good education, and know that God loves them.

We firmly believe that by partnering with local people and their communities we can encourage and empower them in the provision of family and community care for children; especially impoverished, neglected and abused children. 

We currently operate in India, Romania and Africa (Uganda, Zambia and Rwanda).  Local people and organisations direct the work in each country, supported by OHFI through the provision of prayer, visits, training, education and some financial support.

Essentially we need a media/design person who can guide this voluntary organisation through the world of fund raising through social media as a start. We have a FaceBook page but it is just a beginning. We would also check to see if an entry into ‘Give a little’ is a good step and any comments on the OHFI website including recommended changes if required?

This would be a voluntary project and needs someone who is ‘social media’ savvy. Therefore could suit either current student or graduate.

Further information:

Paul Alsford
paul@alsford.co.nz
Mob: 0210 249 3712

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Urban Pantry is a community organisation working to build strong, sustainable urban communities through the medium of growing food in shared gardens. We work with groups of people to design and create edible gardens, making use of underutilised urban spaces like accessible rooftops, courtyards and vacant lots. 

We are creating a set of resources that we can provide to the people we create gardens for. These will cover the basics of growing food, and help people maintain flourishing gardens. We are looking for someone to help us make these resources attractive and user-friendly.

We think this opportunity suits a graphic design student looking for a few hours work experience over the next month or so. This role is unpaid, but we’d like to show our appreciation for your help with delicious fresh produce from our gardens.

Further information:

emily@urbanpantry.co.nz
027 6301785

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NZCS is New Zealand’s body for ICT Professionals and those interested in computers and technology, has been working to advance education and professionalism in ICT for the last 50 years.

NZCS is hiring a permanent Projects and Engagement Manager to help run various NZCS initiatives, including the Summer of Tech Programme in Wellington (and to help plan and implement a progressive nationwide rollout), operate and extend the Students of NZCS initiative, run the NZCS Mentoring Programme plus involvement and operational assistance with a number of other NZCS projects and initiatives such as ITCP.

The role will primarily be involved with:

• Operation of the Summer of Tech student internship programme in Wellington, plus assistance in the planning and implementation of the national rollout
• Operation of other NZCS projects such as Students of NZCS, the NZCS Mentoring Programme, components of the ITCP Certification Programme and others
• Giving presentations and engaging with diverse stakeholders about various NZCS activities
• Other tasks focused on developing the profession and building NZCS projects
• Prior knowledge of NZCS, ICT and Summer of Tech/Code is not required (although would be advantageous), however analytical thinking and attention to detail is essential. The successful applicant

Further information:

Full details available here - Download PDF
Paul Matthews (NZCS CEO) - ceo@nzcs.org.nz

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NZ Coaching Mentoring Centre are leading providers of professional mentoring, coaching, and consultancy services. We work with individuals, teams and organisations throughout New Zealand and Australia - Helping groups build coaching cultures.  

Our clients are those who want to be more strategic in how they use mentoring and coaching to enhance leadership and learning.

What we do:

1. Leadership Team Coaching
2. Helping busy professionals gain more clarity and enjoyment, whilst supporting them to lead important change!
3. Hosting an event for visiting expert for building coaching cultures - Register for event here

Further information:

loretta@coachingmentoring.co.nz

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Threaded is all about people as designers. Who they are, what drives them to do their work, and how these insights can provide both inspiration and a reality check to new designers and artists.

One of the competitions promoted in Threaded Magazine Ed.X is closing on Monday 18 April 2011. If this is the first you have heard about it ~ lucky you, you still have the weekend to come up with a creative entry that could win you $1000 for your efforts! If your entry is ‘incredible’ it could potentially also win you an ongoing freelance/contract with this client too! So what are you waiting for? Enter NOW! More info on what to submit here »

*DEADLINE: CREATIVE CONCEPTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5PM MONDAY 18/04/2011.

Further Information: 
Please direct all queries, submissions and entries to steve@interfacenz.com
All Threaded Magazine queries should be directed to kyra@threaded.co.nz

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“The 54 hour startup event provides the networking, resource and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch, with a programme centered on action, innovation, education and mentoring,” says Jason Armishaw, one of the organisers with Microsoft, the Biz Dojo and Valentine Addis – Venture Catalyst.

“It starts on the Friday night (April 1st, 2011) with pitches through to testing, business model development and basic prototype creation, culminating on Sunday night demos to a panel of potential investors and serial entrepreneurs, including guys who have gone from whoa to go with successful web companies.”

We’re looking for people (developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketers, designers) to come along and sink their teeth into it. Tickets are $90, or $49 for students which includes 7 meals and drinks all weekend. 

Further information:
Jason Armishaw, Startup Weekend
http://auckland.startupweekend.org/

Better late than never… Last night we had our first official meeting with the extended yMedia Crew – It was great to get everyone back together again, catching up with old friends, and welcoming new ones.

Many of us have had big changes/developments both professionally and personally over the past few months hence the quietness on the yMedia front. But the prize goes to (as if it was a Challenge itself) yMedia’s co-founder Pamela Minett and her partner Ivan Cruz – On behalf of the crew, would like to say a big CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful baby girl, we can’t wait to meet Mika Cruz!

We’ll have a more comprehensive update out for you shortly with some key-dates to look forward to, but in the meantime there are a number of fantastic upcoming events and opportunities that we would like to share with our wider community before it’s too late.

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