Community Engagement Coordinator

He aha te tūranga - About the role:
Due to an internal secondment, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced coordinator to join our Community Engagement team. This is a full time, fixed term role until 30 June 2027. This role acts as a key local relationship holder supporting Area Committees (AC), Community Health and the wider Hato Hone St John by supporting the delivery of high quality, sustainable health focused community development projects, initiatives and events to meet community need.
This role focuses on supporting our team across Hawke's Bay and regular travel will be required across this area. This is a hybrid role, with weekend and evening availability also at times required.
Key responsibilities include:
Support the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) to provide an effective interface between Hato Hone St John, AC and the local communities.
Foster a collaborative approach to local community support, and cultivate vibrant partnerships through supporting the delivery of high quality, sustainable, equitable, geographical and cultural reach of Hato Hone St John and Community Health programmes and services.
Develop and maintain proactive and positive local stakeholder relationships that consistently exemplify and promote Hato Hone St John.
Promote and assist in achieving local fundraising objectives, maximise funding opportunities identified at the regional level in collaboration with the CEM and Fundraising team.
Support AC with planning, promotion and grant applications for new and existing community initiatives.
Ko wai koe - About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience in community engagement, with a solid understanding of community capability
Experience in collaborating with volunteers and recognise the significant role volunteers play in enhancing community capability and resilience
Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and collaborators
Strong skills in MS Office along with the ability to interpret financial reports
Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities with a positive attitude, consistently delivering high standards and outputs
An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential
A full clean New Zealand driver’s license

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid