Community Activator
Community Activator
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Job Description
We are on the lookout for someone who is passionate about supporting our community and delivering a top-notch service.
You will be joining a fun engaged and energised team who are dedicated to building stronger more connected communities in Whanganui. Were passionate about empowering individuals and groups to make a positive difference in their neighbourhoods.
Were seeking a dynamic and community-focused individual to join our team as a Community Activator. As a key member of our team youll work closely with local residents community groups and stakeholders to design and deliver initiatives that promote social cohesion community engagement and positive change.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement community development projects that address local needs and priorities
Build and maintain relationships with community groups organizations and stakeholders
Facilitate community engagement and participation in planning and decision-making processes
Provide training and capacity-building support to community groups and volunteers
Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support community initiatives
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver effective community programs
Monitor and evaluate project outcomes and impacts
To be successful in this role youll be someone who has:
Proven experience in community development community engagement or a related field
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. community development social work public health)
Excellent communication facilitation and project management skills
Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of the Whanganui community and its dynamics (desirable)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities
About the Whanganui District
A welcoming and warm city Whanganui has been growing in population and businesses in recent years with the buzz of new families and represents an incredible lifestyle location - close to New Zealands best outdoor experiences in bush cycle trails river and skiing.
Whanganui combines rich heritage with modern innovation centred around our stunning awa. This growing city offers an exceptional lifestyle with excellent schools easy access to major centres and a flourishing arts and cultural scene. Whanganui is Aotearoa/New Zealands UNESCO city of design and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.
Youll be instrumental in shaping this exciting chapter of our story while enjoying the rewards of life in our distinctive will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities and diverse opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills.
If you are eager to be part of our team and you have what it takes to succeed in this role we look forward to receiving your application.
To find out more please contact Lauren Tamehana at
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may occur before the advertised closing date. As a result this position may be filled and closed earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please note - only applications submitted via our Whanganui District Councils careers page will be accepted
Employment Type
Full Time
