Contract opportunities

The Rodney Community Team

Passionate about making a difference – exciting new community roles in Rodney

The Rodney Community Team is a new Auckland Council initiative funded by the Rodney Local Board. The purpose of this team is to deliver the community priorities that local people have told us will make Rodney an even better place to live.

We want to see

· new play, leisure and recreation programmes and activities for all parts of the community

· more resourcing and support for arts, culture and events

· interesting and fun placemaking activations in towns and villages

· improved community spaces in the main centres – our towns have a heart

· more support for local learning programmes, skills development and training

· increased support for social enterprise and local economic development

· increased support for community leaders and champions.

At the core of the team are five Community Facilitator roles, each based in a different community across Rodney. The Community Facilitators will work alongside local people and community groups to facilitate and deliver community led initiatives, events, programmes and activities. They will have a budget to support this work and they will work in ways that are empowering of local communities and enhance local leadership.

We are currently looking for Community Facilitators in Warkworth/Snells Beach and also Kumeu/Huapai. Shortly we will also be advertising for Community Facilitators in Wellsford, South Kaipara and Milldale.

If you are interested in any of these roles please contact Sue Dodds.

sue.dodds@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Recreation, Youth & Play Coordinator – Rodney

Contract Opportunity | Rodney Community Team (Warkworth/Snells Beach)
Are you a community-driven superstar ready to make magic happen across Rodney?

We are looking for a passionate experienced recreation specialist to design and coordinate a Rodney wide programme of exciting recreation, leisure and play opportunities. This role will provide recreation and play guidance and support for local communities and the new Rodney Community Team. It will also coordinate the delivery of regional recreation and play activities in Rodney.

You will be a confident positive self-starter who encourages others and thrives on making a difference for our communities. We are looking for someone who

· Brings outstanding community engagement and relationship building skills

· Has solid experience in developing and running community events and programmes

· Loves collaborating and thinking outside the box

· Is confident in te reo Māori and tikanga practices – or keen to learn

· Has strong experience in managing budgets well to deliver on community outcomes

· Able to work in the local government context and a high profile public environment

Contract Details:
– 12-month contract (with some flexibility)
– 30–40 hours per week (negotiable)
– Independent contractor role (not an employee of council)

Sound like you?
Applications close Friday 15 August 2025
📩 To request the full role description, contact:
Sue Dodds – sue.dodds@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Let’s co-create something amazing for Rodney 💥

Community Facilitator – Warkworth / Snells Beach

Contract Opportunity | Rodney Community Team (Warkworth/Snells Beach)

We are looking for a passionate experienced community worker to work alongside local people and community groups to support the delivery of community led initiatives, events, programmes and activities in Rodney. This is one of five Community Facilitator roles in the new Rodney Community Team.

You will be a confident positive self-starter who encourages others and thrives on making a difference for our communities. We are looking for someone who

· Brings outstanding community engagement and relationship building skills

· Has solid experience in developing and running community programmes and activities

· Loves collaborating and thinking outside the box

· Is confident in te reo Māori and tikanga practices – or keen to learn

· Has strong experience in managing budgets well to deliver on community outcomes

Contract Details:
– 12-month term (with some flexibility)
– Around 20 hours per week (negotiable)
– You’ll be an independent contractor, not a council employee

Ready to help communities thrive?
Applications close Friday 15 August 2025
To request a full role description, contact:
📩Sue Dodds – sue.dodds@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Come be part of something real, local and people-powered 🌟

Community Facilitator – Kumeu

Contract Opportunity | Rodney Community Team (Kumeu)

We are looking for a passionate experienced community worker to work alongside local people and community groups to support the delivery of community led initiatives, events, programmes and activities in Rodney. This is one of five Community Facilitator roles in the new Rodney Community Team.

You will be a confident positive self-starter who encourages others and thrives on making a difference for our communities. We are looking for someone who

· Brings outstanding community engagement and relationship building skills

· Has solid experience in developing and running community programmes and activities

· Loves collaborating and thinking outside the box

· Is confident in te reo Māori and tikanga practices – or keen to learn

· Has strong experience in managing budgets well to deliver on community outcomes

Contract Details:
– 12-month term (with some flexibility)
– Around 20 hours per week (negotiable)
– You’ll be an independent contractor, not a council employee

Ready to help communities thrive?
Applications close Friday 15 August 2025
To request a full role description, contact:
📩Sue Dodds – sue.dodds@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Come be part of something real, local and people-powered 🌟

Community Facilitator – South Kaipara

Contract Opportunity | Rodney Community Team (South Kaipara)

We are looking for a passionate experienced community worker to work alongside local people and community groups to support the delivery of community led initiatives, events, programmes and activities in Rodney. This is one of five Community Facilitator roles in the new Rodney Community Team.

You will be a confident positive self-starter who encourages others and thrives on making a difference for our communities. We are looking for someone who

· Brings outstanding community engagement and relationship building skills

· Has solid experience in developing and running community programmes and activities

· Loves collaborating and thinking outside the box

· Is confident in te reo Māori and tikanga practices – or keen to learn

· Has strong experience in managing budgets well to deliver on community outcomes

Contract Details:
– 12-month term (with some flexibility)
– Around 20 hours per week (negotiable)
– You’ll be an independent contractor, not a council employee

Ready to help communities thrive?
Applications close Monday 25 August 2025
To request a full role description, contact:
📩Sue Dodds – sue.dodds@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Come be part of something real, local and people-powered 🌟