Oamaru North, Otago

Community Development (Community Services & Development)

Part time

We're seeking the support of a Community Services Coordinator to join our team in North Otago on a part-time, permanent basis. This position covers the wider North Otago area, with the main base being Oamaru.

Te Whiwhinga mahi - The opportunity

This is a permanent, part-time role for 15 hours per week. Our Community Services Coordinators (CSC) ensure our community-based initiatives run smoothly, and our volunteers are well supported. This involves ensuring our volunteers are prepared, informed and feel valued and connected to our kaupapa.

He kōrero mōu - About you

To thrive in this role you will need the following:

• Strong relationship building capabilities, with proven experience in establishing trust and rapport with a wide range of people
• Well established networks with extensive knowledge of the local community and a knowledge of volunteering and community work
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in written and oral presentations, influencing and conflict management
• A focus on quality, continuous improvement and excellence
• Driver's licence is essential

Ensuring the success of our pro-equity vision, you will be committed to supporting in reducing health inequities. We expect and encourage all Plunket people to live our values; kiamāia - to be courageous, kia māhaki - to be humble, kia manaaki - to care and kia tūhono - to stand in relationship.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer

If you're seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth.

• The ability to schedule your mahi in a way that will support work and life balance
• Various wellbeing schemes such as wellbeing days: use one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your wellbeing
• Retail discounts
• A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whānau

Tō tātou rōpu - About our team

The role works in partnership with the Community Services Manager, Community Services teams, Clinical services teams, Plunket volunteers and employees to provide relevant services to help achieve Whānau Āwhina Plunket Vision and Goals

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to www.plunket.org.nz/careers

For further information please contact Catherine Caley, Community Services Manager [email protected]

Applications must be made online and close 5pm on Friday, 30 June 2023.

We will review applications as they are received.

Kotahi mano ngā rā hiki te oranga mo ngā whakatipuranga, i roto i ngā hapori 

In the first 1000 days setting the path of wellness in our communities, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and theirwhānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.