Thriving together - mo te taiao, mo nga tangata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.
Be part of a team that brings community voice into council decision making. We're looking for a new team member to provide community engagement planning, advice and delivery for 12 months to cover a parental leave.
He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga | About the roleDuties are varied and include:
Provide engagement planning, advice and delivery across a wide range of issues and projectsGrow community participation through a range of engagement formats including online and kanohi ki te kanohi for projects from across councilSupport others within council to grow their engagement capabilityReview and report on engagement activities including opportunities for innovationO pumanawa | Your skills and experienceThe skills and personal attributes we look for are:
Proven experience in engaging with diverse communities, including Maori and youthExcellent communication and relationship management skillsAbility to work independently, and as part of a team, while managing multiple prioritiesAbility to remain impartial and advocate for the process rather than a specific outcomeDemonstrate digital competencyHold a degree level qualification in a relevant fieldAn IAP2 Certificate of Engagement would be an advantageExperience in deliberative processes and behaviour change is desirableKo wai matou | Who we areToi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.
We are a values-driven organisation that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.
Ma te tuakana e tika ai te teina, ma te teina e tika ai te tuakana
Through relationships and respect we can find the way forward
Highlights of working for us are:Toi Moana has a reputation for being one of Aotearoa's most progressive regional councils. People like working for us because we offer:
The opportunity to make a significant positive difference to our communities.A supportive and collaborative work environmentAn inclusive and diverse workplaceExcellent wellbeing initiatives (such as employer paid insurance).A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate which will be commensurate with relevant experience.IAP2 Corporate membershipThis parental leave position is required from February 2025 for a period of 12 months. The role is located in Tauranga.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to ApplyClick APPLY NOW or contact Steph Macdonald, Community Engagement Team Leader on 021 55 8152 for a confidential discussion.
To access a copy of Te Turanga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://shorturl.at/87Xxr
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence.
Applications close at 5pm, Friday 10 January 2024, but may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found earlier. Application will only be accepted online.
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