Hybrid Community Connections Coordinator

Plunket; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing schemes

Fitness Passport

Cultural competence training

Job summary

Whānau Āwhina Plunket in the Wellington region seeks a Community Service Coordinator to connect tamariki and whānau with local services. The 32-hour hybrid role involves engaging with communities, building relationships with stakeholders, and supporting volunteers running groups and in-home initiatives.

You will gather insights, raise the organisation's profile at events, and ensure culturally safe practice, with occasional weekend or evening work and a focus on Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in community settings is advantageous.
• Ability to network with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Capable of engaging with volunteers and community groups.
• Comfortable with weekend or evening work when required.

Responsibilities

• Gather insights internally and externally about existing services and opportunities in your community.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Raise the profile of Whānau Āwhina Plunket at relevant community events.
• Recruit, onboard and communicate with our volunteers who run groups, provide in home support and other initiatives.

Skills

Networking

Relationship building

Community engagement

Volunteer coordination

Cultural safety understanding

Tools

MS Office

Social media management

Job description

Whānau Āwhina Plunket in the Wellington region seeks a Community Service Coordinator to connect tamariki and whānau with local services. The 32-hour hybrid role involves engaging with communities, building relationships with stakeholders, and supporting volunteers running groups and in-home initiatives.

You will gather insights, raise the organisation's profile at events, and ensure culturally safe practice, with occasional weekend or evening work and a focus on Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.