Resilient Communities Coordinator (Fixed Term)

This is a 6-month fixed term, 15 hours per week opportunity, which is supported by external funding.

About the Role

Are you passionate about building strong, connected communities and supporting older people to thrive? We’re looking for a Resilient Communities Coordinator to lead engagement and resilience initiatives across the South Wairarapa District. In this role, you’ll work closely with Community Development and Emergency Management teams, tangata whenua, and key stakeholders to strengthen community preparedness and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver community engagement sessions with older people and groups.
• Partner with tangata whenua, hapū, and marae to deliver programmes that reflect their priorities.
• Promote emergency resilience and enable older people to share needs and experiences.
• Track project milestones, manage funding, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships with partners such as Wellington Free Ambulance, St John’s, and WREMO.

Preferred Qualifications

What we offer

About Us

South Wairarapa District Council is a local government authority responsible for the management and development of the South Wairarapa region. We are committed to creating a thriving, sustainable and resilient community through manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our partnership with mana whenua is important to us, with effective participation and a focus for shared decision making. We are dedicated to the continuous improvement and innovation to our service and customer delivery.

This is your opportunity to help shape a stronger, more connected South Wairarapa by working alongside older people and the communities that support them. If you love building relationships, creating impact, and bringing people together, we’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about this role, please contact Siv Fjaerestad at

Applications close on 12 December 2025 and must be submitted via Seek.

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