Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator

15 hours per week | Part-time | Nelson

Want a job where you can make a real difference in your community?

Volunteer Nelson is looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our small, friendly team and help grow volunteering across Nelson and Tasman.

This is a varied, people-focused role where you’ll connect people with meaningful volunteering opportunities, support community organisations, and help deliver programmes, events and initiatives that bring people together.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be at the heart of our community engagement work, including:

• Connecting people with volunteer opportunities through our Volunteer Referral Service.
• Building relationships with volunteers, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Supporting organisations to engage and manage volunteers effectively.
• Helping deliver community programmes, workshops and activities.
• Coordinating events and networking opportunities.
• Working with regional partners on the Te Tauihu Regional Volunteering Strategy.
• Contributing to the wider work of the Volunteer Nelson team.

About you

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and making things happen. You’ll bring:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• A friendly, approachable and community-minded personality.
• A positive, flexible and can-do attitude.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, online databases and digital systems.
• Experience in community coordination, administration, volunteer management or a related area.
• Experience in event coordination and/or the community sector would be an advantage.

Why join Volunteer Nelson?

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team working to strengthen volunteering and community connection across the Nelson Tasman region.

This is a great opportunity to use your skills, meet a wide range of people and make a tangible contribution to our community.

15 hours per week, with flexibility in how the hours are scheduled. Occasional events outside normal hours may be required, with prior notice.

Location: Habitat Hub, 166 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re organised, people-focused and passionate about volunteering and community connection, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].

Applications close Monday 28 September 2026.

A full position description is available on request.