ABOUT THE EVENT
Be a part of the Wellington Model United Nations Committee in 2026!
Are you ready to create an unforgettable experience? We’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to be a part of the team that organises the Wellington Model United Nations Committee (WMUN) in 2026.
What is WMUN?
Wellington Model United Nations is one of UN Youth Wellington’s flagship events, held annually in early Trimester 1. It follows the classic Model United Nations format, where high school students take on the roles of delegates, and university students serve as Conference Assistants and organisers. WMUN involves around 250 to 300 participants, including volunteers, making it the region’s most significant and high-impact event of the year.
Roles and responsibilities of the Committee!
Educations Officers
In charge of curating insightful content and resources that enhance the educational experience of our delegates. You write the briefing papers, resolutions and workshops for our delegates to participate in. We want people to bring fresh ideas to the table to make WMUN's educational component even more impactful.
Logistics Officer
You ensure the logistical aspects of WMUN run like clockwork. You're in charge of keeping track of event supplies, equipment, and materials, and making sure everything is in place when needed. Be the go-to person for resolving logistical challenges swiftly and efficiently.
Communications Officer
Your role is to craft compelling communications to promote WMUN and engage with our participants and the wider community. You will manage our social media channels and create engaging content to keep everyone informed and excited. Must maintain clear and efficient communication channels, ensuring everyone is in the loop.
Relations Officer
The Relations Officer is the one ensuring we get a range of guest speakers to engage with the delegates. In charge of securing scholarships, talking to important people and more. The role requires someone with people skills and a passion for networking.
Volunteers Officer
In charge of making sure the volunteers have just as an amazing a time as the delegates will! You manage volunteer well being and make sure everyone’s day runs smoothly. As well as this you get to plan fun volunteer activities and the afters, an essential part of any UN Youth event! You are essential to the team, keeping morale high and making sure our volunteers are looked after.
No prior UN Youth experience or knowledge is required - you’ll receive full support and a rich structure to start with, including guidance from an experienced Regional Council liaison throughout your term.
Key Details
Term length: 4 months (November 2025 - March 2026)
Applications close: 13th December 2025 at 11:59 pm
Application process: Online interviews for the applicants will be conducted after all applications have been received
Important note: You must be available to attend an in-person meeting in Wellington from the start of the university trimester in February. Remote participation over the summer period is acceptable (though there will be a few training and planning sessions), but in-person presence from February through March and during the event is required.
For any questions or to learn more, please contact Harper (2025 Vice President of High Schools) at [email protected]
ABOUT UN YOUTH
UN Youth is a non-profit organisation that provides civics education outside the traditional classroom context. Through fun workshops and conferences, we engage youth in the most pressing affairs of their country and the international community. Our goal is to inspire young New Zealanders to be active, global citizens. Global citizenship exists in an incredibly diverse range of forms, and UN Youth provides opportunities for delegates to develop their own form of active citizenship. Throughout Aotearoa, our work equips young people to become informed, engaged, and critical New Zealanders who understand their global context and the connections between the local and the global. Annually, over 3000 young New Zealanders from Northland to Southland attend a UN Youth event, run by a body of over 150 volunteers across the country who dedicate many hours of their time to engaging young people and growing the organisation.