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Join us
A human adventure at the heart of the ocean
A job, an internship, civic service, volunteering or support from a distance: there are several ways to join Te Mana O Te Moana. Every year around fifty people come and lend a hand to our permanent team, at the rehabilitation centre and in the field.
60+ volunteers a year
22 years of experience
4 areas of expertise
12 staff members
Why join us
Commitment that leaves a mark
Joining Te Mana O Te Moana is far more than a professional experience — it is a shared conviction.
Work that means something
Every hour spent here contributes directly to the survival of sea turtles and to preserving the Polynesian marine environment. Concrete, measurable commitment, at the heart of the ecological emergency.
Field experience you find nowhere else
You work alongside marine biologists, vets and educators in an exceptional setting, on real scientific questions.
A committed community
Joining Te Mana O Te Moana means entering a network of people who care — researchers, keepers, communicators, teachers — who share the same conviction and who support you day to day.
Our opportunities
Find the form of commitment that suits you
A job, an internship or civic service — three ways into the team.
Our internships in marine biology, communications, environmental education or association management are supervised by professionals and come with a formal agreement.
- Scientific monitoring of turtles (tagging, biometrics)
- Producing awareness content
- Developing teaching modules
- Contributing to the Tia I Honu database
Civic service volunteers join the team regularly, for placements of seven to twelve months. Several of them already knew the association, having followed its education programmes as children.
- Welcoming visitors and school groups
- Supporting administrative tasks
- Taking part in the education programmes
- Helping run the guided tours
How it works
Three steps to joining us
01
Send your application
An email is enough. Introduce yourself, explain what draws you here and say when you are available. A CV is welcome, a covering letter appreciated.
02
An initial conversation
We come back to you for a chat — by video or in person — to better understand your background and what you are looking for.
03
Welcome aboard
Dates confirmed, agreement or contract signed, arrival arranged. You join the team and begin your adventure alongside the sea turtles.
Volunteering and eco-volunteering
Give your time, here or in the field
At the rehabilitation centre, with the public or on the motu of Tetiaroa, volunteers and eco-volunteers are an essential link in our work. Open areas, field placements, skills we are looking for: it is all set out on the dedicated page.
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No application needed
Become a benefactor member
Any donation of 1,500 XPF or more automatically makes you a benefactor member for one year, and you will receive our quarterly newsletter.
Ready to join us?
Write to us, we always reply
Whether your question is about how we host people, the dates available or the kinds of placements, our team is here to answer. Do get in touch by email.