Community Awareness Lead

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Blind Foundation Full time

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

**Location**:Christchurch

**Closing date**:Tuesday, 27 May 2025

**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**:
We are seeking a talented Community Awareness Lead to join our team at Blind Low Vision NZ.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our Community and Inclusion department where you’ll have the opportunity to connect to community and reach audiences with relevant content for both community and blind, deafblind and low vision people. This will include:

- Growing awareness of vision loss and matters relevant to the blind, deafblind and low vision population, within community
- Identifying and developing structured programmes to raise awareness and influence systemic change
- Leading Blind Low Vision NZ’s network of Ambassadors to deliver consistency in messaging and outcomes in community

**Ko wai koe | About you**:
To enable you to hit the ground running, we’re looking for some who brings:

- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the disability sector in New Zealand
- Public speaking experience
- Sales experience
- Understanding of the vision loss community in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- A strong communicator with an ability to adapt to their audience
- Target driven and an ability to meet deadlines
- Inclusion first mindset

**Ngā painga | What we offer**
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave
- Flexible working options available
- 1 Day of Birthday Leave and 1 Wellbeing Day
- Health and Wellbeing Allowance
- Eye Test and Prescription Lens Reimbursement
- Access to 70+ discounts with businesses across the country
- And many more
- conditions apply

**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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