Community Empowerment Facilitator - Hybrid Field Work

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and community-oriented Community Development Facilitator to join our Queenstown team. This hybrid role centers on driving sustainable development, empowering local communities to identify needs, and collaborating with residents, leaders and partners.

You will facilitate planning processes, build capacity in community groups, support project proposals and monitor impact, with travel within the Queenstown area and strong emphasis on participatory approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in community development, facilitation or related field.
• Experience with participatory methodologies and PRA is preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel within the Queenstown area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community-led planning to identify development priorities.
• Support establishment and strengthening of community groups and NGOs.
• Mobilise community members and resources for actions and projects.
• Provide training and capacity building for local groups.
• Assist with funding proposals and accessing resources.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on project progress and impact.
• Build relationships with local government, NGOs and partners.
• Organise meetings, workshops and awareness campaigns.
• Promote participatory approaches and inclusive decision-making.
• Document activities, successes and lessons learned.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PRA / participatory methods

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Development

Diploma in Social Sciences / Development Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and community-oriented Community Development Facilitator to join our Queenstown team. This hybrid role centers on driving sustainable development, empowering local communities to identify needs, and collaborating with residents, leaders and partners.

You will facilitate planning processes, build capacity in community groups, support project proposals and monitor impact, with travel within the Queenstown area and strong emphasis on participatory approaches.