Community Liaison: Inclusion & Volunteer Leadership (Hamilton)

IHC; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle included

Job summary

IHC in Hamilton is seeking an Community Liaison to create meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, coordinating volunteer-led programmes, building community connections, and supporting inclusive activities that help people belong and thrive.

You will recruit, train and support volunteers, develop partnerships with community groups, businesses and local services, and communicate clearly to diverse networks to strengthen local networks and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising volunteers, or significant community involvement as a volunteer.
• Knowledge or experience working alongside people with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse people and groups.
• Clear and adaptable communication style.
• Excellent organisational and self-management skills with a solution-focused outlook.
• Understanding of systems and processes and the ability to create your own.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer-led friendship, learning, and community programmes.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers.
• Connect people with inclusive opportunities that support skills, confidence, and belonging.
• Develop partnerships with community groups, businesses, services, and local networks.

Job description

IHC in Hamilton is seeking an Community Liaison to create meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, coordinating volunteer-led programmes, building community connections, and supporting inclusive activities that help people belong and thrive.

You will recruit, train and support volunteers, develop partnerships with community groups, businesses and local services, and communicate clearly to diverse networks to strengthen local networks and outcomes.