Oamaru, Otago

Community Development (Community Services & Development)

Government (Government & Defence)

Full time

Full Time Fixed Term 10-months

Are you passionate about community wellbeing and enjoy working with diverse communities? Are you excited by new opportunities and want to be part of a dynamic team delivering a unique and ground-breaking community development initiative? If so, we would like to hear from you.

The Waitaki District Council is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised person to join their Community Development team with the flexibility to work between 30 and 40 hours per week to cover parental leave. 

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Experience collaborating with community groups and organisations
• Proficiency in IT and administrative tasks
• The capability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, fostering strong relationships
• Basic understanding of the healthcare and social services sectors to better comprehend the context and challenges
• Outstanding abilities in communication and interpersonal interactions, including active listening and empathy
• A proactive attitude that inspires others and helps overcome challenges
• While not mandatory, possessing a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous, indicating commitment to the field and specialised knowledge

Waitaki District Council offers:

A comprehensive range of benefits, continuous professional development, and a friendly and exciting work environment. Get in touch to hear about our full range of staff benefits.

Waitaki is increasingly diverse, and we reflect this by employing across a broad array of life experiences and backgrounds. Our staff come for the lifestyle and stay for the culture. We build local input our decision making and place a high value on community feedback.

Looking to relocate? We've plenty for you to do in your downtime with fantastic parks, bike tracks, beaches, bars, restaurant, and fresh powder only a short drive away. We've got big skies that never run out, blue lakes and seascapes. We've got history, a fresh start and real heart.

Further enquiries about this position can be made to Jason Evered, Seconded Community Development Manager on 03 433 0300.

Applications close 5pm Friday 22 September 2023.

To apply for this job and to view the position description go to: https://waitakidistrictcouncil.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6433202.