Community Programs & Engagement Lead

Kāpiti Coast; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dependant leave

Thriving team culture

On-site parking

Free access to pools

Staff discounts

Job summary

Te Ara Whetū at Kāpiti Coast District Council in Waikanae is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator to design and deliver engaging community programmes. You will work closely with community groups, iwi, and Council teams to create diverse learning and wellbeing opportunities.

You'll manage venue bookings and partnerships, coordinate across the district, and use communications and social media to promote activities, building a welcoming, vibrant hub for all ages.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programmes, events, and community initiatives or activities.
• Current and valid NZ Driver licence.
• Ability to identify community interests and translate them into engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver programmes, events and community initiatives.
• Manage programme schedules across multiple months and priorities.
• Support venue bookings, partnerships and opportunities in collaboration with Library Hub Services.
• Communicate effectively to promote programmes and encourage participation.

Skills

Programme coordination

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Networking

Digital systems

Communications & social media

Collaboration across teams

Job description

Te Ara Whetū at Kāpiti Coast District Council in Waikanae is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator to design and deliver engaging community programmes. You will work closely with community groups, iwi, and Council teams to create diverse learning and wellbeing opportunities.

You'll manage venue bookings and partnerships, coordinate across the district, and use communications and social media to promote activities, building a welcoming, vibrant hub for all ages.