Join our committee - take on a portfolio you’re passionate about
Bring your energy and skills to our committee
Join our team, take on a portfolio that interests you to help us support and protect our community.
Our ideal committee member:
High level of interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, able to assert oneself confidently and tactfully
Demonstrated administrative skills
Demonstrated organisational skills with a systematic and methodical approach
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under fluctuating levels of pressure
People skills that show a good working relationship in a multi-disciplinary team
Working knowledge of Email, Google Drive, Google Docs will be advantageous.
Reports to:
HCA Executive Committee
Functional relationships:
Executive Committee
Public
QLDC and related authorities
Media
Utilities
Community Organisations and Representatives
Local Service Providers
Overall objective of the Hāwea Community Association:
The HCA committee works hard to uphold community interests by:
Promoting the wellbeing and sustainable development of the Hāwea district.
Actively foster values and actions consistent with a cohesive, nurturing community.
Working towards safeguarding the interests of residents and ratepayers.
Representing members in dealing with national and local authorities, corporations, companies, organisations and individuals.
Improving and beautifying the environs of Hāwea.
Expected hours per month:
5 - 10 hours per month
Portfolio duties:
Research and prepare a monthly report on the topic of your portfolio for the Executive Committee.
Present this report at the monthly Executive meetings and once approved, ensure a version is sent to the Comms team for publication on the Website.
Provide representation for the HCA on behalf of the Community in relation to any consultations, based on the current community mandate.
Actively work on behalf of the community to reach the desired outcome as per the mandate.
Communication:
Provide clear monthly reports of events and meetings for the Executive Committee meetings.
Ensure correspondence is followed up
Agree external comms with the committee and the Comms team to ensure the communications strategy is clear both internally and externally.
Representation:
Provide representation for the community at Stakeholder workshops based on the current community mandate.
Ensure the interests of the Hawea Community are consistently highlighted and follow up on promised outcomes from the relevant authority.
Maintain relationships with relevant elected representatives and other relevant community groups around the district.
Protect the HCA Brand in line with the overall objectives listed above.
Links to other AGM Reports, Forms and Information
