Youth Development Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Rangiora, New Zealand Waimakariri District Council Full time

Part time (20 hours per week) Permanent

- Looking for a role where you can have a positive and lasting impact on the young people in your community?
- Are you inquisitive and innovative with outstanding interpersonal skills?

If you love working with people, enjoy a challenge and pride yourself in facilitating community-led solutions efficiently and to a high standard, the Waimakariri District Council is looking for you

We are currently recruiting a Youth Development Facilitator who has the ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders in an evolving and growing community environment.

This role involves facilitating community-led activities that create a healthier, happier, safer Waimakariri District for the youth of our District. This is in line with the Waimakariri District Council Youth Strategy Community Development Strategy, as well as the criteria for our status as an International Safe Community.

To be successful in this position you will demonstrate significant experience in:

- Working effectively with young people
- Working to a community-led model
- Networking
- Community Engagement
- Facilitating groups, including organising and running meetings
- Project planning and evaluation
- Social and on-line media
- Working across a range of sectors, including business, social and community
- Working with people from a diverse range of cultural, socio-economic and values-based demographics

We are looking for self-motivated people who are able to motivate others and encourage innovative thinking to generate solutions to community-identified issues and opportunities. Your ability to build rapport and influence will compliment your excellent communication skills.

You will need to be well organised and able to manage a workload of diverse portfolios to achieve timely outcomes. You will be able to work well as part of a team. It would be advantageous to have had active involvement in a range of communities of interest. Being passionate and willing to bring energy and enthusiasm will definitely be a plus

Please click here to view the Position Description.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Tessa Sturley, Community Team Manager on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications close Sunday 16 November 2025

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