Committee Secretary

Location:

Timaru

Organisation:

South Canterbury Seafarers Welfare Committee Incorporated

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The Secretary supports the effective operation of the South Canterbury Seafarers Welfare Committee, contributing to the wellbeing of international seafarers visiting the Port of Timaru.

The role involves providing administrative and coordination support to the committee, helping ensure meetings, records, and communications run smoothly.

Approximately 6 meetings per year (every second month)
Meetings held on the second Thursday at 5:00pm
Meetings run for 30–60 minutes
Attendance can be in person or via Zoom

What You’ll Gain:

A meaningful way to support visiting seafarers
Experience working within a committee environment
Connection with a supportive local community group

If you’d like to get involved in a friendly, community-focused group making a positive difference for visiting seafarers, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:

Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to prepare agendas and accurately record meeting minutes
Confidence using Zoom and Google Drive
Ability to manage records and correspondence in a timely manner
Experience with Canva is an advantage
Interest in community wellbeing, the Port, and seafarer welfare

Time commitment:

Around 3 hours per meeting, plus a few additional hours between meetings

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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