IHC Community Liaison Matamata

IHC New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Long service leave

Discounts

Job summary

IHC New Zealand is seeking an IHC Community Liaison in Matamata to create meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. You will coordinate inclusive initiatives, recruit and train volunteers, and build local partnerships to strengthen community connections and belonging.

The role emphasises relationship building, volunteering, and delivering activities that help people develop skills, confidence and friendships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing people and supervising volunteers.
• Passion for inclusion, community connection and helping people participate.
• Strong understanding of volunteering, community engagement and inclusive practice.
• Ability to train and support volunteers.

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 and local networks.
• Build trusted relationships with diverse people and groups.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Volunteer supervision

Community engagement

Job description

• Meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference.
• Permanent part time position, 25 – 30 hours per week.
• $70k - $77k pro-rata, based in Matamata.

About the role | Mō te tūnga.

As an IHC Community Liaison, you’ll create meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to connect, participate, and thrive in their local communities. You’ll coordinate and deliver inclusive initiatives, volunteer programmes, build community connections, and support activities that help people develop skills, confidence, friendships, and a stronger sense of belonging. Through relationship building you will help strengthen local networks and support positive outcomes for the people we support. You will also:

• 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.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu.

The ideal person for this role will be experienced in managing people and passionate about inclusion, community connection, and helping people participate meaningfully in everyday life. You’ll have a strong understanding of volunteering, community engagement, and inclusive practice and the ability to train and support volunteers. You will be well connected in your community and proactive in building partnerships. You’ll also have:

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

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou.

This Is a Rewarding Opportunity To Contribute To Meaningful Work With An Organisation That Genuinely Creates Real And Lasting Change For New Zealanders Living With Intellectual Disabilities. We Offer a Supportive Work Environment Where Your Wellbeing And Professional Growth Are a Priority Along With Plenty Of Opportunity For Development And Growth. We Also Offer

• A meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
• A supportive, values-led culture that prioritises people, inclusion, wellbeing, and quality.
• Access to employee benefits, discounts, and long service leave.

About us | Mō mātou.

The IHC Group is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly owned subsidiaries, committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities to lead satisfying lives in the community and to provide housing and tenancy services to people in need.

The salary for this role is $70,000 - $77,000 pro-rata.

Applications close 11.55pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.