Community Waitakere - Employment Opportunities

Job Vacancy: Business Manager – North Harbour Living Without Violence

NHLWV is a leading Family Violence organization on the North Shore and has a range of established networks across the region. We are looking to appoint a full time Business Manager with proven strong leadership and management experience and a good understanding of the requirements of ‘Not for Profit’ organizations.

This newly created position will work alongside the Clinical Service Manager to provide a seamless integration of innovative business practice which supports the clinical outcomes of the agency. The position will be accountable to the Board’s vision of ensuring that NHLWV continue to provide a range of high quality family violence services which emphasize the rights of every person to live their life free from violence and abuse.

If this opportunity calls to you and you have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, sound business expertise with a proven track record of delivering growth and innovation, please email your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as the first step towards a confidential interview.

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th September.

Committee Secretary required for MECOSS - Voluntary Position

Can you spare 3 - 4 hours per month to support MECOSS in a Committee Secretary role?

This is a voluntary position

Our current Secretary (who has been with MECOSS for 5 years!) has moved on, and we need to fill this role ASAP.
If you are interested or know of someone, please contact Vasu Moses, MECOSS Chairperson
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Phone: 027 249 3454

Please forward to your networks.

The Secretary role is a key position in the Governance of any NGO, and for MECOSS this role comprises the following:
• Attendance and taking Minutes at the MECOSS Governing Committee meetings, held bi-monthly for approximately 1 - 1.5 hours
• Assistance with the review of funding applications
• Liaison with MECOSS staff and Chairperson
• Assistance with planning and fulfilling objectives of MECOSS
• Assistance from time to time with meetings/events

MECOSS, the MANUKAU EAST COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES INC. is an umbrella organisation providing networking opportunities; educational updates, advocacy and capacity building for social service providers in the Manukau East region of Auckland. We are part of a Regional and National NGO organisation, which has strong connections to Government departments and policy development in New Zealand. We are actively involved with better provision of Health Support and Social Services to the people of Manukau East.

The MECOSS office is located at 30 Cook Street, Howick (in the All Saints Community Hall building).

Check out our website at: www.mecoss.org.nz

Community Development Co-ordinator – Village Planning (VP)

Full time position, fixed term 3 year contract, project start date 1 August 2010
Are you looking for a challenge, love to work with communities and understand community development? Here’s your chance.

North Shore Community & Social Services is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to engage with North Shore communities in the implementation of the award winning Village Planning process (or similar) for the North Shore City.

The successful applicant will:
• Help communities turn their ideas into reality.
• Initiate successful models of community engagement and development relevant to urban communities and neighbourhoods.
• Facilitate community development processes effectively so that diverse communities on the North Shore are engaged.
• Foster positive relationships with community sectors - including under-represented and marginalised community groups.
• Have knowledge and experience in specifying plans, developing resources and implementing agreed plans to achieve goals.
• Have a desire to be part of building strong and resilient communities.

For a job description please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Applications close ………5pm, Friday 10 September, 2010
For more information visit our website www.nscss.org.nz or phone Yvonne Powley, Executive Officer, on 09 4864820

RNZ 2011 is now recruiting for the following positions:

Catering Project Coordinator
Closing Date: September 5, 2010 (Reference Number 100825)
Click here for a position overview: http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/Document/Tournament/Destination/02/03/98/33/2039833_PDF.pdf

Transport Coordinator
Closing Date: September 5, 2010 (Reference Number 100826)
Click here for a position overview: http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/Document/Tournament/Destination/02/03/98/34/2039834_PDF.pdf

How to apply: Applications should be sent electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please also complete and attach the RNZ 2011 Expression of Interest Form

Census Community Liaison positions

If you have strong links with local cultural and community groups, you're the perfect person to help us make the 2011 Census a success.
We'd love you to help us spread the word – ensure your community knows what census is, what to expect, and why everyone needs to complete their forms.

In this role you will get out in your local community, interact with people you know, and meet lots of new faces along the way. Whether your contacts are with Māori, Pacific, Asian, youth or special needs groups, your role will be the same – to establish relationships, raise awareness around the census and motivate people to play their part on census day Tuesday, 8 March 2011.

To find out more click here
http://censusjobs.census.govt.nz/employers.aspx?CoId=2009&rq=1

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