Community Development Facilitator
1 week ago
Part time (24 hours per week) 10 months fixed term, parental leave cover
- Looking for a role where you can have a positive and lasting impact on 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 Part Time Community Development Facilitator who can work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders in an evolving and growing community environment.
This is a 10 month, fixed term, parental leave cover position. This role involves facilitating community-led activities that create a healthier, happier, safer Waimakariri District, with a particular focus on family violence and alcohol and drug harm and addiction. This is in line with the Waimakariri District Council Community Development Strategy 2025 -2035.
To be successful in this position you will demonstrate significant experience in:
- 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 can motivate others and encourage innovative thinking to generate solutions to community-identified issues and opportunities. Your ability to build rapport and influence will complement 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 active involvement in a range of communities of interest. Being passionate and willing to bring energy and enthusiasm will 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).
Applications close Sunday 16 November 2025
The Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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