MNZ Recruiting now for an Upper North Island Regional Co-ordinator

5 February 2016

Multicultural New Zealand a national organization representing multicultural councils throughout New Zealand and national councils for women, youth, seniors and business.  We offer a collective voice for multicultural councils and ethnic, migrant and refugee communities and provide advice to government and civil society on multicultural policy and practice. We work in partnership with other national organizations and foster collaboration to promote cultural diversity.
We deliver a range of programmes including multicultural education and training, multicultural sports, settlement support programmes, youth activities and community capacity building. We are looking for a Regional Co-ordinator builds and maintains key relationships with Mt Roskill ethnic migrant and refugee communities, Upper North Island member organisations, stakeholders and volunteers and strategic partners to achieve strategic objectives of MNZ.

Person Specification
Qualifications : A relevant tertiary degree is preferred.
Required Skills:
             Project management skills and understanding of key principles
             Demonstrates an understanding of Mt Roskill Ethnic communities  and wider ethnic sector issues
             Ability to identify funding opportunities
             Facilitation and public speaking skills
             Community groups and volunteer management skills
             Proven ability in successfully managing internal and external relationships
             Demonstrating an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles / protocols and working in partnership
             Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including report writing
             A willingness to take ownership and be held accountable
             Enthusiastic and committed to the work of MNZ and working with the staff and volunteers.
Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 19th February 2016
Applications to: Pamela Arul
                            Office Administrator
                            Multicultural New Zealand
For a Job description, please click here.
P: 04 916 9177
E: info@mnz.org.nz