Events Coordinator

• Bring your exceptional organisation skills, energy, and passion for whānau to a role where you can make a real difference in the community.
• Drive meaningful impact through high-quality community and internal events.

About the organisation:

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for over 30 years, working to increase the health and wellbeing of Whānau.

About the role:

As our Events Kaimahi, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering high-quality internal and external events that strengthen engagement with whānau, kaimahi and the wider community.

You will also support He Waka Tapu’s funding activity, including identifying relevant funding opportunities, preparing and coordinating grant applications for events and other organisational priorities, and supporting funding reporting and relationship management.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications team and other kaimahi across the organisation, you will help ensure our events are delivered to a high standard of manaakitanga and that funding opportunities are effectively leveraged to support He Waka Tapu’s kaupapa and strategic priorities.

This is a varied role that brings together event coordination, relationship management, fundraising and grant funding, requiring someone who is highly organised, proactive, confident in communication and able to manage multiple priorities.

Skills and experience

You should be confident and energetic with a warm and engaging personality. We want someone who is self-motivated, well-presented and passionate about providing the best possible service to our people. You will have amazing communication skills, be proficient in the use of technology and have excellent time management and organisational skills. This role must have a full New Zealand Drivers Licence.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Life insurance
• Free Gym Membership
• Kaimahi wellbeing connection days

Our Culture

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau

Working together for the wellbeing of family

Our services are delivered using a kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being).

Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.

Manaakitanga

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced

Whānaungatanga

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together

Rangatiratanga

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible

Whakākoako

We all learn

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz

If you wish to apply, please attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.

If you have any questions about the role, please email katie.mccullough@hewakatapu.org.nz

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.