Community Coordinator / Connector (Four Roles)

Hamilton

Organisation Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Category Marketing & Communications
Hours Both/Flexible

About Us
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank provides food parcels to individuals and families in Kirikiriroa. These parcels include pantry, frozen, and fresh vegetable items designed to support meals for approximately 4 days.

About the Role
This role helps strengthen connections between the Foodbank and the wider community by building relationships and increasing awareness of the support available.

We are looking to build a small team of Coordinators, each connected to one area of Hamilton:

  • Hamilton East
  • South (Glenview / Melville / Deanwell)
  • North (Pukete / Te Rapa)
  • West (Nawton / Dinsdale)

Key Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with schools, churches, businesses, and community groups
  • Support food drives, fundraising, donations, and community engagement
  • Promote referral pathways for food parcels and kaumātua packs
  • Develop outreach opportunities, partnerships, and information sessions
  • Represent the Foodbank professionally and uphold confidentiality and dignity

Requirements:

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confident engaging with schools, churches, groups, and community leaders
  • Friendly, approachable, and professional team player
  • Creative thinker with fresh ideas for outreach and fundraising
  • Organised and reliable
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and trust
  • Passionate about community wellbeing and helping others
  • Supports the values and mission of the Foodbank

What We Provide

  • Support, guidance, and connection with the wider Foodbank team
  • Flexible volunteer hours
  • A meaningful opportunity to strengthen community impact
  • The chance to help families and individuals access practical support with dignity

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • 2–4 hours per week
  • likely to be home-based role but also out and about in the local community
  • need to be able to commit to monthly meetings with the manager and the connector team

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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