Volunteers
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Esports in New Zealand is growing faster than ever, but behind every tournament, broadcast, and event are the people who make it all possible. Our volunteers.
It’s not always glamorous, and it’s not paid work. It’s a selfless role, built on a belief in something bigger, helping others compete, grow, and chase their dreams. Every match played, every trophy lifted, every memory made starts with a team of people who gave their time to make it happen.
Volunteering in esports is more than lending a hand. It’s helping uplift our sport, competition, and community in New Zealand. Whether you’re here to give back, gain experience, or simply be part of something you love, you’re valued, you’re appreciated, and you’re a vital part of the future we’re building.
Volunteer Opportunities Board
Available opportunities will be listed below. If there are no current listings, you can still register your interest by clicking the Register button, where you will be notified of future opportunities.
Volunteers Wanted – Auckland
We’re looking for volunteers who can help out at out MOTAT event. Location: Auckland You will be randomly assigned the roles on the day, roles are as follows: Admin Casual
Roles For Volunteers:
Every esports organisation is unique. The best way to learn about how to help is to fill out our volunteer application and let us put you in touch with somebody in need.
Below are common roles volunteers help fill in existing esport organisations or during live events:
Help with behind-the-scenes work like inputting scores, managing player lists, updating brackets, or sending event communications.
Capture the moments that matter, from interviews and behind-the-scenes footage to highlight reels and event recaps. Content creators help document the journey of our players and teams, inspiring the next generation and showcasing the community.
Bring the hype! Help run mini-games, giveaways, and activities for spectators between matches to keep the energy high.
Help keep tournaments running smoothly. Game admins are the go-to people for teams and players when technical issues, disputes, or rule questions come up mid-competition. If you’re organised, fair, and quick-thinking, this is a vital role that keeps matches on track.
Be the friendly face that greets players and spectators, checks entries, scans tickets, and shows people where they need to go.
Support players behind the scenes, making sure they’re fed, rested, ready for their matches, and know where they need to be.
Assist with food tables, water stations, or backstage snacks so players and volunteers stay fuelled and hydrated.
Love being part of the action? Live events need extra hands to help set up stages, manage player check-ins, welcome spectators, and keep everything running on time. Perfect if you want to experience the buzz of a live esports atmosphere up close.
Observers bring the in-game action to life. Using sharp eyes and quick reflexes, they follow the most important plays, ensuring the stream shows the best highlights and key moments. If you know a game inside and out and can predict where the action is going, this is for you.
Help run giveaways, merch tables, or prize ceremonies, making sure winners get their prizes and fans get their gear.
Help uphold fair play. Some tournaments need referees or judges to review disputes, monitor games, and make decisions based on tournament rules. An important role if you’re level-headed, fair, and have a strong understanding of the game.
Record match results, update leaderboards, and help run the flow of matches on time.
Help tell the story of New Zealand esports to the world. Social media volunteers create content, post updates, interact with the community, and help events and teams grow their reach. A great role if you’re creative, love writing or graphics, and want to help build hype around the scene.
The behind-the-scenes hero of any broadcast. Stream producers manage the tech side of streams — setting up live feeds, switching between scenes, and making sure viewers at home get the best experience possible. Great for those who love tech, production, and creativity.
Coaches offer fresh perspectives, strategic advice, and steady support to players under pressure. Even if you aren’t a pro, understanding the fundamentals of a game, and being able to encourage, analyse, and motivate, can make a real difference to a team’s performance.
Behind every great team is someone keeping things organised. Team managers help with schedules, logistics, registrations, and communications. It’s a role that makes sure players can focus on their performance while everything else runs smoothly.
Be ready to jump in if a keyboard dies, a headset fails, or a PC crashes, helping tech teams troubleshoot fast.
