Pou Hono - Community Connector - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 3, 2024

Hastings District Council

Hastings

OTHER

Pou Hono - Community Connector

Posted: 03/09/2024

Closing Date: 29/09/2024

Job Type: Contract

Location: Hastings

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Tihei mauri ora!
Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!
Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Taitara Mahi – Pou Hono - Community Connector
Fixed term, hours negotiable
We are looking for an experienced and committed Pou Hono - Community Connector to be the main point of contact for cyclone impacted whenua Māori and/or Māori community members. This role will assess and assist a coordinated response to Māori community needs; provide information about Council Services and processes and provide support to individuals/whānau and Māori communities to access the help they need from other agencies. Your ability to advocate for the communities you are supporting and build and maintain relationships with partner agencies is key.
Responsibilities in this role will include:

Coordination and facilitation of the Māori community engagement and facilitation process
Advocating for individuals/whānau and Māori communities and/or entities
Facilitating projects and activities that support the recovery and needs of those communities as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle's impacts and being responsive to the emerging needs
Creating and maintaining accurate client records
Project management

Ōu wheako –about you
To be successful in this role you will have:

A good understanding, knowledge and background in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
A relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in community development / engagement or a similar discipline is essential.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written including report writing.
A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain solid working relationships with individuals, partner agencies, whānau and Māori communities.
Project management qualifications desirable

Applications close: 29 September 2024
Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application