Volunteering Opportunities

Year-Round, Lead, and Team Roles

We need YOU! Kiwiburn is always looking for volunteers at every level, from onsite shifts during the event through to year-round team members, team leaders, and department facilitators. 

We have some specific year-round roles that need filling; if you have the time, energy, relevant skills and experience, and are keen to be more involved, read the job descriptions below to find out which role would suit you. 

If you’re wondering how an event of this size can be run entirely by volunteers, and where you might fit in, you should delve into the Kiwiburn Organisational Structure and find out how everything works around here!

Featured role

Featured role

Infrastructure Facilitator (ExCom Role)

Do you like Power… I mean Real Power, not like those DoP peeps pretend to have. Power made by a generator and held closely and nurtured by BESS, our giant powerbank, then distributed wide to our site, you know Real Power!!! We are looking for the next human to look after 5 fantastic Infrastructure teams. Oh and fighting, do you like fighting?? To paraphase Keanu “If you don’t fight for your Teams, what kind of Teams do you have?”

We have Great Infrastructure teams and they make sure our Town:
– Is planned, accessible, signposted and Fabulous
– Has beautifully manicured roads and sites
– Has Poopers that are serviced 4 times a day for that fresh flushed feeling
– Is built to the DoBro Red Standard
– And last but not least makes sure after you have cleaned up, your tidying meets the White Glove standard we expect to leave our town in until next year

So if you would like to lead these fantastic teams, wrangle some suppliers and make sure your teams can continue to do the things they do to cries of “Love Your Work” and “Tidy Job”, become our new Infrastructure Facilitator.

Apply now

Read the job description

Community Facilitator (ExCom Role)

This is your chance to be the voice of the people. The Community Facilitator sits at the heart of Kiwiburn’s relationship with its community — championing diversity and inclusion, upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi, nurturing our connection with Ngati Hauiti, and keeping the Burning Man Principles alive and well in Aotearoa.

You’ll lead the CommuniTEAM, Consent Culture, and Data Analysis teams, making sure everything hums along smoothly.

You’ll represent the Community department at ExCom, keep communication flowing between teams, and help shape the strategic direction of Kiwiburn.

If you’re passionate about creating safe, collaborative spaces and want to be at the coalface making a real difference, this role puts you right where the magic happens.

Apply now

Read the job description

Traffic Team — STMS-A

If you love turning controlled chaos into smooth flow and keeping people safe, this role is for you. As an STMS-A, you help bring Kiwiburn’s Traffic Management Plan to life before, during, and after the event, and support getting it approved each year.

You must have a current STMS qualification — it’s essential for keeping everything compliant and safe on the paddock.

Apply now

Read the job description

Theme Camps Facilitator (Incoming for 2027)

Theme camps are the beating heart of Kiwiburn. This role supports the humans who bring those spaces to life — guiding camp leads, smoothing logistics, and helping an eclectic mix of camps land on the paddock each year. This person will be shadowing the existing TC facilitator until post 26 burn for training & handover ready to rock the 2027 burn!

You’ll represent the department at ExCom, keep communication flowing, mentor your team leads, and help shape how theme camps evolve at Kiwiburn.

If you’re passionate about community-driven creativity and know what it takes to run a great camp, this is a front-row seat to making the magic happen.

Apply now

Read the job description

Infrastructure Facilitator (ExCom Role)

Do you like Power… I mean Real Power, not like those DoP peeps pretend to have. Power made by a generator and held closely and nurtured by BESS, our giant powerbank, then distributed wide to our site, you know Real Power!!! We are looking for the next human to look after 5 fantastic Infrastructure teams. Oh and fighting, do you like fighting?? To paraphase Keanu “If you don’t fight for your Teams, what kind of Teams do you have?”

We have Great Infrastructure teams and they make sure our Town:
– Is planned, accessible, signposted and Fabulous
– Has beautifully manicured roads and sites
– Has Poopers that are serviced 4 times a day for that fresh flushed feeling
– Is built to the DoBro Red Standard
– And last but not least makes sure after you have cleaned up, your tidying meets the White Glove standard we expect to leave our town in until next year

So if you would like to lead these fantastic teams, wrangle some suppliers and make sure your teams can continue to do the things they do to cries of “Love Your Work” and “Tidy Job”, become our new Infrastructure Facilitator.

Apply now

Read the job description

Community Facilitator (ExCom Role)

This is your chance to be the voice of the people. The Community Facilitator sits at the heart of Kiwiburn’s relationship with its community — championing diversity and inclusion, upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi, nurturing our connection with Ngati Hauiti, and keeping the Burning Man Principles alive and well in Aotearoa. You’ll lead the CommuniTEAM, Consent Culture, and Data Analysis teams, making sure everything hums along smoothly.

You’ll represent the Community department at ExCom, keep communication flowing between teams, and help shape the strategic direction of Kiwiburn. If you’re passionate about creating safe, collaborative spaces and want to be at the coalface making a real difference, this role puts you right where the magic happens.

Apply now

Read the job description

Theme Camps Facilitator (Incoming for 2027)

Theme camps are the beating heart of Kiwiburn. This role supports the humans who bring those spaces to life — guiding camp leads, smoothing logistics, and helping an eclectic mix of camps land on the paddock each year. This person will be shadowing the existing TC facilitator until post 26 burn for training & handover ready to rock the 2027 burn!

You’ll represent the department at ExCom, keep communication flowing, mentor your team leads, and help shape how theme camps evolve at Kiwiburn. If you’re passionate about community-driven creativity and know what it takes to run a great camp, this is a front-row seat to making the magic happen.

Apply now

Read the job description

Traffic Team — STMS-A

If you love turning controlled chaos into smooth flow and keeping people safe, this role is for you. As an STMS-A, you help bring Kiwiburn’s Traffic Management Plan to life before, during, and after the event, and support getting it approved each year.

You must have a current STMS qualification — it’s essential for keeping everything compliant and safe on the paddock.

Apply now

Read the job description

Job Descriptions

Click the volunteer role(s) you’re interested in below to check out a PDF of the full role description, and find out what’s involved. Each link will open in a new tab.

To apply for a year-round crew role, fill in this form.

Volunteer Roles Available:

Admin Team Member
Art Camp Coordinator
Art Liaison
Arts Facilitator 2iC
Arts Media Curator / Support
Centre Camp Lead
Community Facilitator
Electric Fencepost Writer
Event Management 2iC
Finance Team
Graphic Designer
Infrastructure Facilitator
IT Team Member
Photography Admin Lead
Services Facilitator 2iC
Site Office Lead
Surveying Lead
Theme Camps Facilitator
Theme-Camp Engagement and Appreciation Team Lead
Traffic STMS-A
Volunteer Lead

Important note: These job descriptions probably sound a bit corporate, but once you apply you will get to speak to a real human™ who will help you figure out if the role you’re applying for is suitable and sustainable for you. The job descriptions might also contain traces of jargon, but we are happy to translate. Please remember volunteering is supposed to be fun! This is all a giant game and if you got this far we can probably play together.

 

Volunteer at the Event

Want to be part of an onsite team? Can you picture yourself checking tickets at the Gate with a big welcoming smile, or greeting your fellow Burners as they arrive, or roaming around the Paddock as a Black Sheep Ranger?

Kiwiburn needs approximately 700 on-site volunteers to run, so what are you waiting for?? Sign up and experience the joy of helping others and bringing the Paddock to life.

Learn more about the different roles on the Volunteering Information page.

Once you’ve got in idea of what you’d like to do, fill in the application form on the Kiwiburn Portal. As we get close to the event, teams will be in touch.

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