Auckland Model United Nations 2026 Coordinator Applications

Auckland Model United Nations 2026 is back and we’re looking for passionate and motivated young leaders to join the team behind one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most vibrant youth international diplomacy events!

Set to take place in March 2026, AMUN brings together hundreds of high school and university students for two days of debate, negotiation, and global problem-solving right here in Tāmaki Makaurau. AMUN is the flagship of UN Youth Auckland, where students step into the shoes of diplomats to discuss some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This event aims to support rangatahi to learn about international relations and diplomacy, build public speaking and critical thinking skills, explore different perspectives on global issues and connect with like-minded students from across Auckland and beyond!

We are looking for a Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to spearhead the direction of AMUN 2026. While prior experience is not required, it is ideal that applicants have previously attended a UN Youth event as a volunteer. The committee that Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator will lead is listed below:

Coordinator

• Leads the committee - the Coordinator is responsible for the overall strategic progress of AMUN;

• Develops and collaborates on a vision for the event and becomes key in ensuring the vision is fulfilled throughout the organising process;

• Develops timelines and communicates proactively with committee members and Auckland Regional Council to ensure all tasks are completed on deadline;

• Creates an inclusive and safe environment during the organisation process and AMUN to ensure delegates and volunteers feel looked after.

Assistant Coordinator

• Supports the Coordinator in committee management. This may entail a fair distribution of responsibilities between yourself and your Coordinator when necessary;

• Organises a comprehensive Volunteers Training Hui for event volunteers with the committee closer to the event;

• Seeks sponsorship and applies for financial assistance for the event from external partners with the relations manager.

Finance and Logistics Manager

• Outlines and develops a prospective budget that tracks event expenses and income;

• Attends to logistical tasks such as but not limited to catering, stationery and printing;

• Works with the Relations Officer on increasing event income.

• Communications Manager

• Creates Delegate and Conference Assistant registrations and handles them in a confidential manner;

• First line of communication with delegates and conference assistants;

• Works with the Finance and Logistics Manager to follow up on outstanding invoices from registrations;

• Be able to or willing to learn about how to communicate professionally.

• Is aware that their role may extend post-conference for up to 3 weeks.

Educations Co-Managers (x2)

• Conceptualises educational goals to maximise educational value to delegates;

• Creates relevant educational materials such as committee resolutions, topic briefing papers and workshops;

• Comprehensively communicate complex ideas and develops content that is digestible for both tertiary students and high school students;

• Responsible for running Conference Assistant training on the educational material.

• Promotions Manager

• Actively promotes the conference on social media alongside the ARC Communications Officer and creates an event page on Facebook;

• Designs resources and documents including handbooks, lanyards, placards and promotional graphics, all in line with UN Youth branding;

• Trains the media team to take professional photography during the event;

• Is aware that their role may extend post-conference for up to 3 weeks.

Relations Manager

• Seeks sponsorship and applies for financial assistance for the event from external partners with the Assistant Coordinator;

• Seeks for event guest speakers and maintains repertoire with them leading up to and post-conference;

• Liaise with External organisations and attend to them on the days of the conference.

Regional Engagement Managers (x2)

• Plans, organises, and runs mini-AMUN RE events in the lead up to the event;

• Seeks assistance in ensuring the RE events are reflective of the larger event.

  
  

If you have any further questions about applying for this role or about AMUN 2026, please contact Vice President for High Schools, Luca Gemmell-Taylor at [email protected].