Community Waitakere - Auckland, New Zealand

We have two new exciting roles at Community Waitakere, an Operations Leader and a community workspace activator.....

Are you interested in supporting people making a difference in our community ?

We need an organised energetic activator, connector and host to run our new shared working space for community good workers and organisations in Henderson. You will also run our e-newsletter and training course programme.

You will support the for-community-good sector in west Auckland with a great place to meet, work and be informed. We have a new venue to setup in Henderson. Experience in working with our diverse west Auckland communities will be an advantage.  Click here to view Job Description:

Looking for a new operational challenge?

Community Waitakere needs an Operations Leader. You will work closely with the Executive Officer in development and oversight of our organisation. You will oversee our financial management, human resources and funding programme and supporting the team to deliver for west Auckland communities, reviewing and developing our internal processes to provide and improve our services to our team and community. Experience in working with Xero and with community organisations or smaller businesses will be essential.  Click here to view the Job Description

 

You can Apply online via Seek, or forward your CV and a covering letter to Mark@communitywaitakere.org.nz.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 22nd January 2021.

All those shortlisted will be asked  to complete an application form. Please include referees.

 

THE MAN WHO SAILED THE HERALD

Man builds full-size working canoe out of newspapers to pass time during lockdown

 

The news cycle over the last few months has been relentless, but now an Auckland man's taken the news - and turned it into a full-size working canoe.
“I definitely rather there wasn’t a global pandemic, but it was quite nice being at home and having a lot more time to pour into this," David Parker told Seven Sharp.
The canoe has a layer of fiberglass on the inside and outside, with the inside layer made of paper from a cedar strip canoe-building book, Mr Parker explained.
 Underneath the paper layer is several layers of newspaper.
 "A lot of the newspapers had a lot of stories about coronavirus in them, and it was getting a bit bleak, so I decided to hide that," he said.
 Mr Parker took up woodwork six years ago when he started making his own guitar.
 Now, he shares his craft with the world, with his YouTube channel racking up millions of views.
 "I'm not interested in the outdoors that much, like if someone asks me to go on a two-hour hike, I'd say no, but if anyone wanted to go canoeing, I'm always keen."
Check out the NZ Herald article here:
Story courtesy of Stephen Parker, Board Member, Community Waitakere

 

HAVE YOU GOT A LOCKDOWN STORY TO SHARE? 

Send it to us at:  info@communitywaitakere.org.nz

 

 

  WEST AUCKLAND TOGETHER HUB

During this time of uncertaintly, we are sure of one thing.  We remain committed to keeping West Aucklanders healthy, connected and active

The West Auckland Together Hub provides online information designed specifically for families in West Auckland. The focus is on ideas, resources and tips for family well-being, which are all simple and relevant to whanau.
Resources include everything from videos on Maori games, tips for cooking, local walking routes, fun play initiatives and ways to stay connected.   

The West Auckland Together Hub has been developed by the Collaborative Marketplace partners:

With support from:  Auckland Council, Henderson Massey Local Board, Waitakere Ranges Local Board and Whau Local Board

 

Our Work in the Community

Community Waitakere’s approach to community development is to work in partnership to leverage local resources, assets and skills to enable community aspirations and goals.
Our Work in the Environment

Community Waitakere is committed to creating, educating and advocating for healthy environments. We believe community should be able to play a lead role in conservation. 

Getting your voice heard

Community Waitakere’s vision of a connected, thriving and sustainable West Auckland will only be achieved if our voices are heard in our local communities, by council and government. 
About Community Waitakere

Community Waitakere offer inclusive neighbourhood and environment-based community initiatives alongside training, information, advocacy and connection to the community sector.

 

 

 

Meeting Room Space

Waitakere Community Resource Centre provides cost effective and friendly event and meeting space options in central Henderson. 

Large room available perfect for meetings, workshops, forums, launches, training sessions, staff meetings, away-days, both public and private events.

We also office a small sound proof room, suitable for counseliing, supervision or one-on-one sessions.

The Centre is fully accessible.  Includes a lounge area and kitchen facilities.

 

You are more than welcome to come and have a look around.

 

For further details please contact Mandy on 09 838 7903 or email mandy@communitywaitakere.org.nz.

 

cwengage

 

COVID-19:  TAKING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WEST AKLD

                    COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR

Research Lead:  Amiria Fletcher       Commissioned by:  Community Waitakere

• How has COVID-19 and lockdown impacted on the West Akld community and social service sector?
• How has the sector managed the shift towards working from home?
• How has COVID-19 and lockdown impacted on service delivery and core business?
• What is the state of funding and contracting for the sector?
• What are the big issues impacting on the community and clients?
• How has COVID-19 impacted on the sector on a personal level?

Responses from 41 different organisations representing over 20 different areas of work within the community and social service sector,with the top 4 being community development, education and training, family and whānau services, and sport and recreation. 

Click here for a more detailed analysis of the results

Click here to view an infographic of our results