We are hiring - Pou Hononga
We have two existing new part-time roles in the agency:
Pou Hononga (Communications & engagement lead)
Pou Āwhina Whakahaere (Systems & sector support lead) - see seperate news item for this role
Pou Hononga (Communications & engagement lead)
Part-time Contractor | Flexible | Te Tauihu-based
40 hours/month
Applications close: 16 May 2025 (interviews will be 27 and 28 May)
Bring stories to life and spark community sector wide connection
Are you a storyteller, digital wizard, and relationship-builder ready to help a movement grow? Te Tauihu Community Development Agency (TTCDA) is looking for a communicator who can amplify voices, build digital communities, and weave together the stories that will fuel the next wave of for-purpose and community sector innovation across Te Tauihu.
About the role:
Deliver and manage TTCDA’s communications strategy
Develop digital and print content (newsletters, social media, workshop collateral)
Support onboarding and community building on a new digital platform
Maintain the TTCDA website and support digital presence
Amplify stories and insight from the sector
Ideal skills:
Excellent writing, visual storytelling and content planning
Digital tools (newsletters, websites, social media)
Engagement experience in kaupapa Māori or equity-aligned contexts
Platform moderation or onboarding experience a bonus
About TTCDA:
Te Tauihu Community Development Agency (TTCDA) is a newly formed, dynamic agency driving a fresh approach to strengthening the for-purpose sector across Te Tauihu (the Top of the South). Established to spark innovation, collaboration, and collective impact, TTCDA is working alongside community organisations, iwi, and social enterprises to build the systems, connections, and capabilities needed for our sector to thrive. We're not here to do more of the same — we’re here to do things differently, champion community-led solutions, and create sustainable change that expands the impact of the entire for-purpose ecosystem.
Start date: Late May / Early June 2025
How to apply: We’d love to hear why this opportunity sparks your interest. Please send us your CV (and a short cover letter if you wish) admin@tetauihucommunity.org.
Contact: If you have any questions before you apply, please reach out to Leigh Manson lead@tetauihucommunity.org.