Community and Volunteer Coordinator

2 months ago


Tauranga, New Zealand Blind Foundation Full time

**Job Type**:Permanent/Full-time

**Location**:Tauranga

**Closing date**:Wednesday, 04 September 2024

**Mō mātou | About Us**:
Blind Low Vision NZ is the leading national provider of vision rehabilitation services for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision. Now more than ever, the opportunities are here to make a real difference for people with sight loss, and you’ll help us achieve our vision of empowering New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or low vision, to live the life they choose. As well as supporting individuals, we seek to make big-picture change by advocating for inclusive communities and for optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders. We have a rich history stretching back to 1890 and as we continue to connect people with sight loss to expert staff and their peers, we also continue to be one of New Zealand's most trusted and iconic not for profit organisations.

**Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**:
This roles purpose is to maintain our amazing Volunteer base by building the volunteer capacity in the region to support clients and Blind Low Vision NZ (BVLNZ) goals. You will recruit and support volunteers and work alongside Community Committees.

As this role covers the Waikato and Bay of Plenty area, you can be based out of either our Tauranga or Hamilton offices.

**Ko wai koe | About you**:
To enable you to hit the ground running, we are looking for someone with:

- Proven leadership experience, especially in leading change
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Practical experience in managing and coordinating groups of people
- Experience in recruiting and training volunteers
- Ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships
- Excellent planning and organising skills, including time-management skills

You will be responsible for
- Appointing suitable volunteers to align with BLVNZ’s goals and strategic direction
- Developing and maintaining professional working relationships with community committees
- Managing the expectations of volunteers and community committees.
- Promoting BLVNZ’s new volunteer strategy and change management.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is truly passionate about helping their clients, while also offering rewarding career opportunities and a flexible work environment where possible**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**:
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is truly passionate about helping their clients, while also offering rewarding career opportunities, great staff benefits, and a flexible work environment where possible As we strive to be a for purpose organisation, our staff take an active interest and participate in fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

Joining Blind Low Vision NZ means being part of a whānau that values and celebrates the unique contribution each individual brings. We encourage suitably qualified individuals who are blind, have low vision or any other disability to apply. We aspire to increase the representation of a diverse workforce within our organisation. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people, providing a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be their true selves. We are dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and continue to develop our understanding and implementation of the principles through all aspects of our work.


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