17/12/2025
When Ned Treacher found himself at the end of a contract in the middle of a job vacancy drought, his partner suggested volunteering to keep occupied and involved. His timing couldn’t have been better.
The Volunteer Hutt team had started developing a framework to ensure organisational compliance with its obligations under all relevant legislation and Te Tiriti. Ned relished broadening his knowledge in a new context.
In circumstances Ned describes as “bittersweet”, he has found employment. He said an important takeaway from the volunteer role was understanding the importance ofensuring that policy is responsive to the needs of Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse communities, and what that actually means.
Read the full article by one of our Volunteer Profile Writers, Karin Anderson here: https://pdflink.to/ned-treacher-spotlight/
