Coordination & Engagement Lead (Fixed term)

Far North District Council; Kaikohe; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development plan

Flexible/hybrid work

Life insurance

Will package

Job summary

Far North District Council is seeking a Coordination & Engagement Lead for a one-year fixed-term role in the Climate Action & Resilience department. You will turn plans into action by coordinating projects, events, communications and engagement activities with precision and timeliness.

You should have five+ years in communications or coordination, strong stakeholder skills, and proficiency with MS Office. The role supports a diverse community with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Five years plus experience in communications, engagement, administration or project coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and time management, able to work independently under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement plans and create clear content for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate projects, meetings, workshops and public events, including logistics and scheduling.
• Manage team inboxes, prepare agendas and minutes, and support presentations and reporting.
• Maintain the team’s digital presence; ensure websites and online resources are current.
• Track budgets, purchase orders and invoices; assist with procurement and reporting.
• Support stakeholder engagement, research, data analysis and GIS mapping as required.

Skills

Comms & stakeholder mgmt

Time management

Organisation

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

GIS mapping

Job description

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Coordination & Engagement Lead (Fixed term)

Our employees are critical to our mission, regardless of the role they carry out. Our Values guide how we do our job, and keep us passionate about creating great places and supporting our people

Te Wero – The Challenge

We are looking for a highly organised communicator and coordinator to join our Climate Action & Resilience department in this one-year fixed-term role. You will help turn plans into action by keeping projects, communications and engagement activity well-coordinated, timely and effective.

You will:

• Develop engagement plans and create clear, engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate projects, meetings, workshops and public events, including logistics, scheduling and document
• Manage team inboxes and enquiries, prepare agendas and minutes, and support presentations and reporting.
• Manage and enhance the team's digital presence, ensuring websites, online resources and digital communication channels remain accurate, engaging and up to date.
• Track budgets, purchase orders and invoices, and assist with procurement, contracts and carbon emissions reporting.
• Support stakeholder engagement, research, data analysis and GIS mapping as required.

I ā koe - About Your

You are a confident, practical and detail-focused professional who can balance competing priorities and build strong working relationships.

You'll bring:

• At least five years' experience in communications, engagement, administration or project coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation, documentation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and discretion.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Comfort using basic te reo Māori and tikanga in the workplace, or a willingness to grow your capability.
• A commitment to achieving great outcomes for Far North communities. Local government experience is an advantage.

Tā mātou āroha – What We Offer

Far North District Council are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a progressive and growing council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents and their community.

You will be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running.

• Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth and success within the organisation.
• The salary for this position is Grade 13 within Council's salary structure (Band: $70,487 to $,82,926 pro rata per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver.
• We operate a “Business First” approach with flexible/hybrid options.
• Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply).
• Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that supports access needs to ensure every applicant can participate fully and confidently. This is in line with our Accessibility Policy, supports the Te Tai Tokerau Regional Accessibility Strategy, and upholds the values of mana tangata, manaakitanga, mahi tahi, whanaungatanga and āhurutanga. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs when making your application.

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