Southern Community Engagement Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Coordinator Community Engagement to ensure smooth team operations and community involvement. Your role will involve administrative support, assisting engagement efforts, and preparing reports. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with data entry. This position offers a salary range of $61,550 to $68,390 annually, depending on skills and experience. Applications close on January 18, 2026, and the work location is in Canterbury.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship skills, with knowledge of te ao Māori.
• Proven data entry skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Professional with good business and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager Community Engagement in community engagement.
• Ensure team members are equipped to perform their roles.
• Provide administrative support for the team.
• Contribute to the preparation of timely reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship skills

Data entry skills

Planning and organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Coordinator Community Engagement to ensure smooth team operations and community involvement. Your role will involve administrative support, assisting engagement efforts, and preparing reports. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with data entry. This position offers a salary range of $61,550 to $68,390 annually, depending on skills and experience. Applications close on January 18, 2026, and the work location is in Canterbury.