Community Engagement Coordinator

at  Hato Hone St John

KO WAI MĀTOU - ABOUT US:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
Job Description

ME PĒHEA TE TUKU TONO - HOW TO APPLY

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Saturday 6th July 2024
For further information please contact Elena Liang, Recruitment Experience Advisor on 09 526 0528 x 8984 for a confidential discussion.
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.
If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero

HE AHA TE TŪRANGA - ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, the Community Engagement Coordinator acts as a key local relationship holder in the local communities. You will support 13 Area Committees (AC), across the Northland district, as well as Community Health and the wider Hato Hone St John. You will facilitate and support the delivery of high quality, sustainable health focused community development projects, initiatives and events throughout an assigned District to meet community needs. Travel is required therefore a full clean driver’s license is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) to provide an effective interface between Hato Hone St John, AC and the local communities
• Assist the CEM to support local AC through the transition process to enhance community presence under the model of community engagement
• Foster a collaborative approach to local community support, and cultivate vibrant partnerships through supporting the delivery of high quality, sustainable, equitable, geographical and cultural reach of Hato Hone St John and Community Health programmes and services
• Develop and maintain proactive and positive local stakeholder relationships that consistently exemplify and promote Hato Hone St John
• Promote and assist in achieving local fundraising objectives, maximise funding opportunities identified at the regional level in collaboration with the CEM and Fundraising team
• Support AC with planning, promotion and grant applications for new and existing community initiatives

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in community engagement, with a solid understanding of community capability
• Experience in collaborating with volunteers and recognise the significant role volunteers play in enhancing community capability and resilience
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Possess an innovative mindset, actively seek areas for improvement, and remain open to sharing and collaborating within the team
• Strong communication skills, including active listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and collaborators
• Adaptability to quickly respond to changes and a flexible approach to meeting varying community needs
• Ability to work independently, while maintaining a high level of collaboration, remaining open to suggestions and feedback
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities with a positive attitude, consistently delivering high standards and outputs
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential
• Strong skills in MS Office along with the ability to interpret financial reports
• A full clean New Zealand driver’s licens