Opportunities to join the project teams


Waiheke Marine Project welcomes new participants to join the various projects and work stream teams - there are a mix of employment and volunteer roles.

Applications open on 15 October 2026 and closes on 30 October 2026

WMP Kelp Gardeners Coordinator

Contract term: Five months (1 Dec 2026 - 30 April 2027*)

Hours: Usually required around Weekends and otherwise flexible with up to 15 hrs per week with a focus on achieving project outcomes.

Reports to: Kaiwhakatere Mana Whenua and Navigator Hāpori

Key relationships: WMP Kelp Gardeners Coordinator (Mana Whenua), Ngāti Pāoa ki Waiheke, Kaimahi , WMP Communications Team, Diving Contractors Epic Scuba, and the WMP Steering Group

Role Purpose

The coordinator will support the Kelp Gardeners project by:

  • Sharing the story of kelp regeneration through kina removal at the Kelp Gardeners site in Enclosure Bay, Waiheke Island.

  • Supporting the smooth delivery of volunteer dive days, kina removal, and distribution to end users.

  • Strengthening Te Tiriti-centred relationships through all work with te taiao on Waiheke Island.

Click here for a role description document and application details