E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi
At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. Inā noa atu te tangata, te mahi - More people, more active, more often. We believe in creating happier, healthier people, better connected communities and a stronger Ōtautahi Christchurch.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
As the Active Communities Coordinator, you will:
- Serve communities by contributing to initiatives that drive partnerships, community connectivity and collaboration, with the aim to increase physical activity levels within priority populations. This could be within the Recreation centres or out in the community.
- Be part of a team that works proactively to reduce barriers to participation in active recreation and is responsive to the needs of the community.
- Assist the unit and the community to obtain community views that remove barriers to participation and help design/co-design and develop accessible, inclusive and diverse programmes and services across multiple spaces and places.
- Connect communities to existing active recreation, sport and play opportunities and share knowledge and advice, promoting awareness of resources, programmes and services. This could be by supporting RSE at events or assisting in the creation and distribution of resources.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
To be successful in this position you will:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a proven ability to engage and build meaningful relationships with community groups.
- Possess strong administrative and organisational skills to effectively support team operations, contribute to programme development, and ensure the smooth delivery of projects.
- Be self-motivated, service-driven, highly organised and driven by a genuine passion for making a positive impact.
- Ideally bring a minimum of least 2 years' experience in the health promotion, community development, sport and recreation, business or local government area, e.g., community focussed role, or role with interaction across diverse communities.
- Hold at least a Level 5 Diploma in a health promotion, community development or recreation qualification (or related qualification).
Are you passionate about creating more opportunities for a better future? Find out what's possible, apply today.
To view a copy of the position description, click the link at the bottom of the page.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Working for the Recreation, Sport and Event Unit at the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]
- Hours of work - 40 hours Monday to Friday, occasional out of hours work, as and when required.
- Position - Full-time, Permanent
- Location - This position is primarily based at Pioneer Recreation and Sports Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Christchurch
- Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
