Community Engagement Coordinator

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.  

He aha te tūranga - About the role:   

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced coordinator to join our Community Engagement team on a permanent part time basis. This role acts as a key local relationship holder supporting Area Committees (AC), Community Health and the wider Hato Hone St John by supporting the delivery of high quality, sustainable health focused community development projects, initiatives and events to meet community need.

This role focuses on supporting our team across the Wairarapa, working 30 hours Monday-Friday (with a hybrid work option)  and travel across the district will be required on an as needed basis.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Support the Community Engagement Manager (CEM) to provide an effective interface between Hato Hone St John, AC and the local communities.
• 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.

Ko wai koe - About you:  

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, relationship building and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and collaborators 
• Possess an innovative mindset, actively seek areas for improvement, and remain open to sharing and collaborating within the team 
• 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 license 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply 

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Sunday 23rd March.

For further information please contact Jessica Parr, Recruitment Advisor on 0800 STJOHN x 3349 or [email protected] 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.