Start your MAF adventure with a SHORT-TERM EXPERIENCE
A short-term experience is like a test flight into the world of missionary work. It's your opportunity to be a part of the MAF team, serve in a developing nation and find out if God is calling you into long-term Christian mission work. Use your skills to enhance and support the ongoing work of MAF in one of our vital overseas programmes, and add some incredible experience and stories to your CV.
Some short-term experiences are paid roles, MAF also covers some living costs for all roles. Please see the role description or contact us to find out more.
Current Opportunities
Missions Experience Placement | PNG
We have a number of opportunities for University Students to gain experience in a mission placement. Aside from helping you understand MAF’s mandate and what it’s like to live in a programme, it will also enhance your knowledge and experience with relevant work assignments that can help you prepare for your future career in missions.
Responsibilities
Opportunities exist for people who have an interest and some experience in;
Business Administration – Assisting and supporting the day to day operations of the office, including general duties and special projects.
Human Resources – Supporting the HR department, requires you to bring your HR expertise and provide assistance in a variety of areas.
Information Technology (IT) – Assisting the IT Team with training and giving advice, trouble shooting, help desk operations and special projects.
Videography and editing – Working with the Communications Team to create, gather and edit stories, pictures, and information to share with MAF staff, partners and beneficiaries.
Construction – Assisting with a variety of tasks such as maintenance, building projects and construction.
Vehicle Maintenance – Tender love and care required for our MAF vehicles and machinery with general maintenance and repairs.
Hospitality and other Support Services – Providing hospitality assistance, rostering, coordination of airport pickups, shopping, and housing allocations.
An MEP placement term is 6 - 12 months.
Applicants will need to fully fund the placement including flights, visa, health, travel insurance and daily essentials like food.
Basic shared accommodation and transport will be provided by the programme
A one day security course will need to be completed at your own cost
Please click for living in a Programme - PNG
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Applicants must be over 18 years old
Applicants must be enrolled in Uni/College and interested in taking a gap break, as this is condition of the PNG Occupational Training Visa.
Our team would love to talk to you about this role! Please use the form at the top of the page or contact Jane:
Call Jane: +64 9 262 1725 | Email Jane: jeddy@maf.org.nz
Reservations Officer | Arnhem Land
Looking for a year that’s a little different? Ready to use your admin and customer service skills for something bigger? Join MAF for a 12-month paid mission experience placement in one of Australia’s most stunning and remote corners—Arnhem Land.
We’re offering a 12-month paid placement with our Reservations Team—perfect for someone exploring a future in Christian missions and looking to see what life in a programme is really like.
This is your chance to experience missions from the inside—answering phones, booking flights, helping passengers, loading aircraft, and learning what it takes to keep our mission moving. You'll work alongside passionate pilots and staff, and make a real difference every single day.
Responsibilities
Assisting customers via phone, email, and in-person with flight bookings and freight enquiries
Issuing quotes and keeping customers informed of changes and delays
Helping pilots with check-in, baggage, and loading/unloading aircraft
Processing payments, purchase orders, and invoices
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential:
Solid admin and customer service experience
Confident using a computer (and bonus points if you’ve wrangled spreadsheets)
Friendly, flexible, and ready to serve across cultures
Physically capable of lifting bags and helping around aircraft'
Desirable:
Experience with Microsoft Office
Some aviation or financial admin background.
Placement start date will be in July 2025.
This is a paid placement, but you'll need to cover your own flights, food, insurance and essentials. Accomodations and daily transport will be provided by MAF Arnhem Land.
Click here for more information, and please contact our team to discuss further.
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