Community Services Coordinator Whakatane

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is the largest service in Aotearoa supporting tamariki under-five and their whānau. As well as clinical support were also here to connect caregivers with services that support holistic health and wellbeing and access to helpful services to form meaningful connections.

Supporting the Whakatānecommunity this a permanent30 hour a week role.

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Community Service Coordinators are at the helm of understanding what our whānau are seeking as well as the services available in your community. This involves:

• Gathering insights internally and externally about existing services and to identify opportunities in your community.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
  
• Raising the profile of Whānau Āwhina Plunket at relevant community events.
  
• Recruiting onboarding and communicating with our volunteers who run groups provide in home support and other important initiatives.

An easy initiative already underway was linking our car seat tech teams in with Pasifika Mama playgroup where we could provide specialist support and install advice.

Working with volunteers and attending events may require weekend work from time to time. The salary for this role is $29.90 an hour.

He kōrero mōu About you

At the centre of this role is people youll have the ability to network internally and externally and be a professional representative of the organisation. A fair level of computer literacy is needed as youll post and engage with whānau on our local social media pages and promote opportunities to prospective volunteers.

While experience working in the community would be advantageous asking the right questions to understand the journey and services needed by parents and caregivers then the drive to make it a reality is key to this role. Ideally you will be well networked across this region and able to hit the ground running with insights and ideas to help us move forward.

You love connecting with people and building real relationships with whānau. Youre comfortable working in ways that reflect and respect Māori and Pasifika cultures and you understand how important it is to listen learn and meet families where they are. Whether you identify as Māori or Pasifika yourself or you simply have a genuine commitment to culturally safe practice you bring kindness openness and respect to every conversation. Most of all you enjoy being part of a role where culture community and supporting tamariki to thrive are at the heart of everything you do.

Ko te haumaru o ngā tamariki me ngā whānau te mea nui. As part of our commitment to safe connected and thriving whānau this role requires a satisfactory New Zealand Police Vetting check

Ngā āhuatangakeiamātou What we offer

If you want to work somewhere that is all about improving society and making the parenting journey one that is fulfilling join us atWhānauĀwhinaPlunket. We believe in caring for our people to support your wellbeing and ongoingprofessionalgrowth. We offer various staff benefits including:

• Various wellbeing schemes such as a wellbeing day: use your some of your sick leave to proactively protect your well being
• Retail discounts like Fitness Passport -unlimited access and discounted prices across an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Programmes and training to build your cultural competence so you can contribute to our goals most effectively

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

For specific information please contact Monique Henry on

Applications must be made online and close on 6th October 2026.

Please note we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.

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Hehuanui oranga mo ngāmokopunawhakatipurangarotoi ngā hapori heke ihoheke iho - Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years for generations to come