Community Partnerships Officer (12 month Fixed Term)

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6845693

  • Are you passionate about empowering communities?
  • Pivotal role in delivering programmes
  • Enhance the relationship of Council and its communities

About the role:

At Tasman District Council, our love for our region inspires us as we constantly strive to make it an even better place for our communities.

Based in Richmond, this role assists Council staff with the development and implementation of engagement programmes that allow effective and diverse community participation in Council's decision-making. You will also lead the regional coordination of the Tasman Youth Council to ensure young people have an opportunity to positively contribute to their communities and inform Council's decisions.

A big part of the position is facilitating collaboration between community organisations and agencies to encourages self-led, community-driven solutions.

About you:

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least three years' experience in community recreation, development/engagement or event management and a good understanding of the local government sector and its obligations regarding community engagement. You will also have the confidence and connections to hit the ground running and be a valuable contributor to this small, but efficient, team.

The rewards

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a performance and values-based organisation that invests in the development of its people. At Council we offer:

  • A great team environment
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Attractive benefits package
  • A paid day off on your birthday!

A role at the Council isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to make things happen in the district you're dedicated to. Join our team and be inspired by the people you work with, and share the rewarding successes together.

Making great communities takes great people. Will you be one of them?

Applications Close: 18 Jan 2026

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study, advertising begins early July, All applications are to be submitted via our website in July.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).