Flexible Work Environment. Meaningful Impact. Career Development

Are you detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about creating safe, enriching experiences for students and families? Join us as a Hosting Coordinator, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting intercultural exchanges across New Zealand.

About the Role

As our Hosting Coordinator, you'll ensure the smooth operation of hosting programmes by meticulously reviewing and processing student and host family applications. You'll be the trusted link between students, host families, schools, and international partners, ensuring all processes are followed, records are accurate, and everyone involved feels supported. From coordinating interviews to arranging school enrolments and placements, your work will directly contribute to a seamless experience for participants.

You'll also get hands-on with key events like student arrivals, departures, and family orientations, and working alongside our motivated volunteers. With a mix of remote work (two days a week) and office collaboration (three days a week), this role offers the perfect blend of autonomy and teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Application Management: Review and verify student and host family applications, ensuring all documents are complete and accurate.
• Relationship Coordination: Liaise with international partners, volunteers, and schools to coordinate placements, enrolments, and interviews.
• Placement Oversight: Match students with host families, ensuring all parties are well-informed and supported.
• Event Support: Participate in arrival and departure camps, as well as orientations for host families and students.
• Process Perfection: Maintain meticulous records, follow established procedures, and contribute to continuous improvements.

Who You Are

You're organised, detail-focused, and thrive on keeping processes running smoothly. Your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enable you to build trust and foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including families, students, schools, and international partners.

Experienced in office administration,you're adept at juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, staying calm and focused even during busy periods.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values your contribution
• Enjoy a flexible work arrangement, with a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Make a real difference in the lives of students and families by facilitating life-changing experiences.

About Us

We're a volunteer-based, non-profit organisation dedicated to providing intercultural learning opportunities for active global citizens. We have 76 years of experience in international student exchange programmes and we operate as part of a global network with partners in over 60 countries

Apply Today!
If you're ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a meaningful role with a global impact, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career with us!

Your attention to detail and dedication can create a lifetime of memories for students and families.