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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET OUT THERE?

Applying for and working in a MAF programme requires commitment and endurance. The application process can take up to 1½ years before beginning a four year contract. (The only exception to this is for staff going to fill a critical role, in which case MAF will expedite an application)....

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

MAF staff must have strong relational skills, an ability to work in cross-cultural contexts and to resolve conflict and build healthy relationships. MAF is also looking for people who are flexible enough to adapt, while still able to work to the highest technical standards. It is important that applicants have a heart and passion to serve others by using their skills, training and experience in a cross-cultural context. The work of MAF is carried out by people committed to serve God and those in...

WHAT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO WORK FOR MAF?

For a pilot you'll need a CPL with an IFR rating prefered, ATPL subjects required for some countries, min hours required for Africa 500, PNG 1000. MAF are now able to process applications from those with just a PPL but who are a path towards obtaining qualifications as a Commercial pilot. In this situation applicants would be fully accepted as MAF Candidates in training subject to the successful conclusion and testing following the normal prerequisites of CPL and SEIR at a later stage. We encour...

PERSONAL FUNDRAISING

It is important to note that every staff member is required to raise personal funds before leaving for the field. This usually involves a process of presenting your plans and vision to work with MAF in churches, home groups, among friends and businesses with the goal of raising a set amount of sponsorship. We realise that for some the prospect of personal fundraising can be daunting, however, we provide the training, guidance, resources and tools needed to succeed....

WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS?

Applying for and working in a MAF programme requires a lot of commitment and endurance. Sometimes people inquire and think they could be overseas in a few months, but the reality is at least 1 and ½ years of application/preparation before beginning a four year contract. (Only exception to this is, if you are going to fill a critical role, MAF will push your application through). Talk to others, talk to your church, explore the idea fully, explore our website, read MAF stories, attend a MAF Recr...

I HAVE A STUDENT LOAN, WILL THAT AFFECT WORKING FOR MAF?

MAFNZ will accept applicants with student loans of any reasonable amount as long as the person accepts full responsibility for their obligations regarding that student loan whether in New Zealand or living and working overseas. MAF NZ will not accept any responsibility for the management or repayment of an international staff member’s student loan. This includes any application or notification to IRD. Obligations for loan repayments are outlined on Inland Revenue website www.ird.govt.nz/studen...

WILL MAF WORK WITH ME THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

NZ has a long history of recruits who are known on the field for their “Can do” attitude and willingness to get in there and get on with the job. We build strong relationships with our recruits and support them throughout their journey to MAF. It is a long road, but we work alongside our recruits all the way and provide as much guidance and help as we can. If you choose to apply to serve with MAF, it will be a long trek, but you will have companions to journey alongside you and people who ha...

I DON’T HAVE NZ CITIZENSHIP, CAN I WORK FOR MAF?

Unfortunately, the MAFNZ office is only able to process applications for people with NZ Citizenship or Residency. You will need to contact your home MAF office (home in this context means your country of citizenship), please see the MAF International website for worldwide MAF office contact details. https://www.mafint.org/working......

DO YOU HAVE ANY FLYING POSITIONS HERE IN NZ?

No. All our pilots are seconded overseas....

Mark Fox

Chief Executive Officer - MAF New ZealandSince the age of eight Mark has had an avid interest in aviation. Around the same time, God planted in him a real desire to be a missionary. However, for the next 21 years, God led Mark down a different path, pastoring 3 Baptist churches and establishing an orphanage in India as well as serving for 3 years as an MAF NZ Board Member. Mark began his role as CEO for MAF NZ in 2008 and he continues to be extremely passionate about the work of MAF here in New ...

Mandy Christie

Office Administrator, Donor Services and PA Mandy started working in the MAFNZ office in June 2015. Her responsibilities include providing support and assistance to donors and field staff, particularly in the area of donations and queries. Mandy also takes care of running the office organising mail outs and promotional events.Mandy was born in Murupara, a small town the Bay of Plenty, to British parents who had emigrated to NZ in 1960 as teachers. When she was seven the family moved to Auckland ...

2016: Trevor Strong Passes

Born in Waihi on November 29, 1914, Trevor Strong, one of the founding members of MAF, passed away in New Zealand on Monday. 8 February at age 101. Trevor once said, "It gives me great joy to think that aircraft can be used to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth. so that we may have the joy of taking life and and death to the peoples of the world"....

2015: MAF Starts Programme in Liberia

Following long delays caused by the Ebola outbreak, the first aircraft to serve in Liberia arrived at Monrovia on Monday 17 August after completing a landmark five-day trip across 11 countries. MAF operations in Liberia serve around 80 NGOs and mission groups working to bring hope to Liberia 's poorest, including those living in refugee camps along Liberia 's borders....

2015: ZK-MAF Arrives in New Zealand

On Wednesday 11 March MAF NZ's Cessna 206 arrives in New Zealand. Over SO people gathered at the hangar of Christian Aviat ion to be part of the Dedication of the aircraft. Rick Velvin {left) and John Neal {right in photo) carried out the three day ferry flight from Cairns. Mark Fox, {MAF NZ CEO) in centre....

2014: Work on New MAF Training Centre Starts

MAF enters a joint venture with Aviation Australia in Cairns, offering quality flight training with a specific focus on preparing pilots for "MAF style" bush aviation. The MAF Training Centre in Mareeba is officially opened in 2015....

2013: MAF Aids Typhoon Haiyan Victims

MAF and New Tribes Mission (NTM) combined relief work in the Philippines, which resulted in 367 flight hours, 595 flights,183,181 pounds (83,264 kg) of cargo and 287 passengers delivered....

2012: MAF Unveiled a New Logo

The logo was designed around the themes of Aviation, Technology and the Spirit of Christian Love. Its overall look positioned MAF as a leading professional organisation poised for the future and gave a fresh look to the aviation ministry's emblem....

2011: MAF Helps Fight Disease and Hunger

MAF assists in efforts to combat measles and cholera epidemics in West DRC. With thousands dying of starvation in Kenya and Somalia, MAF begins twice-weekly flights to the Dadaab refugee camp....

2009: "Ride To Fly" Fundraiser

Frank Carter (second from left) rides "DOT" (the motorbike in the photo above) 4,598 kilometres, from the far north (Cape Reinga) to Bluff (in the extreme south) of New Zealand. This motorbike had an amazing history serving MAF in PNG before being found in pieces in a garage in New Zealand! The event raised $50,000 for MAF....

2008: MAF Assists in Relief Work

In the northern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, responding to the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) raids on villagers there (photo). In Haiti: after four major storms caused widespread damage across Haiti, MAF is instrumental in getting food and other supplies to remote areas....

2005: MAF Responds to Tsunami in Indonesia

Following a series of earthquakes and a devastating tsunami, MAF is the first on site in Meulaboh, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. This Cessna 206 landed on a stretch of road to bring essential relief supplies. In the first seven weeks, MAF distributed relief supplies to some 60,000 victims by conducting 1,114 relay flights and transporting 387,743 lbs. of food....

2003: MAF Moves Heavy Maintenance Facility to Mareeba

For 40 years the heavy maintenance facility was located in Ballarat, Victoria, but moved to Mareeba (near Cairns) in 2003. This allowed it to better serve MAF field operations in Arnhem Land, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Bangladesh. Mareeba is equipped to provide major overhauls, repairs, modifications, repaints, avionics upgrades and stores support....

2000: MAF Launches Operation ACCESS!

A five-year global research project, this landmark project would survey 364 isolated areas in 64 countries with the goal of providing critical information to shape international evangelism, ministry and humanitarian strategies for the next 20 years. The project focused on people forgotten or unreached because of transportation, communications and technology barriers....

2000: MAF in Mozambique

MAF flies hundreds of flights to support flood relief efforts in Mozambique after hundreds of thousands of people are left homeless....

1998: MAF in Mali Launches a Well Digging Project

Hand dug by MAF staff, the project provides opportunities to share the Gospel. In its first 18 months, the well digging project would plant more than 20 churches....