Community Engagement Coordinator Maori
This role is responsible for spearheading the NZAF Community Engagement in the mobilisation of Takatāpui and other Māori MSM.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: NZ AIDS Foundation
Location: Auckland
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $57,272- $63,635 pro rata
Phone: +64-4-619-8644
Fax: +64-9-657-2367
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Detail information about job Community Engagement Coordinator Maori. Terms and conditions vacancy
If you want to be one of the driving forces behind the elimination of new HIV transmissions in New Zealand by 2025, then read on!
The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF), who’s been at the forefront of HIV prevention in New Zealand for the past 30 years is building upon its ENDING HIV campaign which aims to build a strong community movement that inspires and empower Takatāpui, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM)* to take action to end new HIV transmissions in New Zealand.
This role is responsible for spearheading the NZAF Community Engagement in the mobilisation of Takatāpui and other Māori MSM. This will involve building strong relationships with community stakeholders and working across the organisation to ensure that these perspectives are included in operational decision making.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to leverage their existing experience in community engagement to deliver programs that engage, involve and empower Takatāpui and other Māori MSM to make informed choices around their health and sexual health.
You will have a sophisticated understanding of the ENDING HIV social movement, including the roles of condoms, PrEP, testing often and early treatment for preventing HIV transmission. You will be have competence and a demonstrated interest in Tikanga and Te reo. You’ll need to have highly developed skills in health promotion, be able to quickly build strong collaborative working relationships and to problem solve outside the box.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage Takatāpui Tane and other Māori MSM in the key messages of the Ending HIV campaigns through activities and events,
- Ensure Takatāpui Tane and other Māori MSM have referral pathways into culturally appropriate PLHIV supports
- Mobilise Takatāpui Tane and other Māori MSM Ending HIV Volunteers and/or Ambassadors to participate in Community Engagement events and activations where possible
- Develop and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships
NZAF offers a competitive compensation package with a salary of $57,272- $63,635 pro rata and benefits including one week of additional employer holidays on top of the minimum four weeks annual leave, and flexible work hours.
NZAF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
For the Job Description and the Application Form please visit our website: https://www.nzaf.org.nz/about-us/job-opportunities/
If you have any questions about the position please contact Seb Stewart [email protected] or (021) 624 671
Interested? Email your covering letter, CV and the NZAF application form to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday 25th of July. Interviews are planned for the 30th and 31st of July.
*We also welcome applications from trans and gender diverse people who have sex with cis MSM