Community Development Support Officer

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 process-focused individual to join our team as a Community Development Support Officer. As a key member of our team youll help ensure our housing projects run smoothly our advisory groups are well-supported and our community development initiatives have the coordination they need to succeed.

To be successful in this role youll be someone who has:

• Strong administration and coordination skills
• Proven experience in community development community engagement or a related field
• Excellent communication facilitation and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• 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 district. You 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.

How to apply

Please review the position description and apply via our careers site without delay: and enter reference code

Please note only applications submitted via our careers page can be considered.

To find out more please contact Lauren Tamehana at

Applications close 09 March 2026

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.