Are you passionate about fostering community connections and enhancing civic education? The Far North District Council is seeking a dynamic Civic Engagement & Education Coordinator to join our team! In this role, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to engage with the community, providing top-notch administrative services and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Te Wero – The Challenge

This vital role is for a duration period of approximately 8 months, concluding in December 2025. The key responsibilities of this position include coordinating the Civic Engagement & Education (CEE) work programmes for the 2025 Local Government Elections, ensuring election integrity, and increasing accessibility to democratic processes through engagement with partners, stakeholders, and community groups. The role will be provided hands on training to deliver “train the trainer sessions” for Council Officers handling nominations and special voting, ensuring compliance with legislation requirements are met.

Additionally, the position requires creating and delivering CEE work programme components for specific audiences including but not limited to our hardly reached communities or lowest voter turnout demographics youth and Māori, using a data-driven approach to enhance accessibility and remove barriers. It also involves coordinating education workstreams to inform and empower all residents and ratepayers on active participation in democratic processes.

The role includes developing and maintaining relationships with key partners and stakeholders with the aim to strengthen relationships in a meaningful and relevant manner.

I ā koe - About You

We’re seeking a candidate who:

• Has knowledge of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga, or a willingness to learn
• Possesses confident report writing and presentation skills
• Is highly proficient with Microsoft software applications
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
• Can build and maintain strong partnerships with iwi and stakeholders
• Finds practical solutions to complex problems
• Understands political, community, and decision-making environments
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making under pressure
• Adapts effectively to change
• Has some knowledge of iwi structures, hapū, and local government procedures (advantageous but not required)
• Strives for the best outcomes for diverse, multi-ethnic communities
• Maintains a progressive mindset focused on continual improvement

Tā mātou āroha – What We Offer

Far North District Council are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a progressive and growing council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents and their community.

You will be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running.

• Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth and success within the organisation.
• The salary for this position is Grade 12 within Council's salary structure (Band: $63,958 to $75,245 pro rata per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver.
• We operate a “Business First” approach with flexible/hybrid options.
• Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply).
• Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and support our mission of civic engagement, we want to hear from you!


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