Volunteer

Join the
Team

Every parade, every gate and every grid of parked Masseys runs on volunteers. Give the weekend a hand and see the show from the inside.

A family crowd walking among the machinery
Team Muster Grid A1
The Pitch

Why Put Your
Hand Up

Three days, thousands of visitors, a world record attempt: none of it happens without a team.

We don't want you just volunteering your time. We want you to be our ambassador: for the event, and for the great Central Otago area. We want everyone who attends to have an awesome time, and the difference between other events and this one? You.

We want you there each day with a wide smile and cheerful, helpful conversation, the human connection between the event and the people who choose to attend. Because they do have a choice, and you can make all the difference to how they feel on the day. Will you join our team?

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The Roles

Pick Your
Post

From the pre-event working bees to the last trailer out the gate, there's a job for every pair of hands. Tell us what suits you:

World Record Steward

The marquee job: run the counting blocks and staging for the Massey Ferguson record parade. Every tractor counted is a tractor toward the record.

Car Parking Marshal

Keep the parking grid tight and the traffic flowing. High-vis on, big weekend, a great one for clubs and organised groups.

Registration Tent

First face participants see. On-site registration, wristbands and machine check-in as the field fills up.

Gate & Entry

Tickets, passes and a friendly welcome at the front gate, from early arrivals to the afternoon rush.

Camping Check-In

Check self-contained campers into the camping area and keep the overnight village running smoothly.

Setup & Marking Out

The working-bee days before the gates open: pegging out sites, marking the grid and building the show from a bare paddock.

Pack-Down

When it's all over, help pull it all down: signage, fencing and the last of the gear off the site.

Rubbish & Waste

Keep the grounds tidy across the weekend so the site looks as good on Sunday as it did on Friday morning.

Team Lead

Lead a volunteer team through the weekend. Continuous roles come with priority food and drink. You keep the show moving.

Kids Zone

Help run the kids activities area through the weekend. A current Police vetting check is required for this role, so apply early.

The role you apply for cannot be guaranteed. When you sign up, we'll ask whether you're willing to work elsewhere if your first pick is full.

The Deal

What We Offer
in Return

  • Regular support and updates through the volunteer-only Facebook page.
  • A volunteer uniform to wear on the day (likely hi-vis), so you're easy to spot.
  • An invitation to a group get-together before the event, where you can meet the rest of the Team.
  • Free refreshments on the day (non-alcoholic) to keep you going.
  • One free pass to all three days, so you can enjoy the event when you're not on duty.
  • The Sunday night get-together. Music, food trucks and awards, for participants and volunteers only.
  • On-site camping. The camping area is reserved for registered participants, stallholders and volunteers: self-contained vehicles, booked in advance.
  • A superb team of people to work alongside.
How It Works

Three Steps to
the Team

01

Sign Up

Fill in the volunteer form: your details, your availability and the roles that interest you. About two minutes.

02

We Talk

The Volunteer Coordinator has a chat with every applicant, then comes back to you with your role and roster as the event takes shape. No lock-in until you confirm.

03

Muster

Turn up over Easter weekend (or the setup days before), get your briefing, and help make the show happen. All details are shared with you before the event.

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Questions? Email volunteer@tracksandwheels.co.nz

The Ground Rules

Code of Conduct

Volunteering here is a job you can be proud of, and a few rules keep everyone safe and the show looking sharp:

  • No alcohol or drugs while you are rostered on duty.
  • Wear your volunteer identifying items as instructed and keep them clean. No branded clothing or hats while on duty.
  • Closed-toe footwear is a must. No crocs or sandals.
  • Can't make a shift? Your role matters, so tell the Volunteer Coordinator immediately and we'll find a replacement.
  • Enjoy the event, but remember you're there to do a job as part of a team.

Bringing the
Whole Club?

Clubs and community groups can take on a job as a team: a parking grid, a gate, a working bee. Tell us who you are and how many hands you've got.

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