Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono
Role description – Project Facilitator
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Key information
New role and team within a dynamic initiative of national significance
Flexible and responsive work - primarily remote work, with working hours and locations flexible as required for successful delivery of the project
Possibility of either part- and full-time - we are hiring several team members
Contractor role - 12 months
About Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono
Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono (IACT) is a national initiative which was founded in April 2019.
IACT’s vision is of a collaboration of people across the country committed to building a socially inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand.
IACT’s mission is to build a social movement that creates lasting change by enabling each person and community to claim their place in Aotearoa New Zealand, while recognising the right of others to do so too.
The initiative is funded to work towards the following outcomes:
to develop a Strategy for Belonging and Inclusion for Aotearoa, and
to establish Constellations (supported networks of collaboration across communities and sectors) that will deliver social change.
The setting up of the Constellations is due to begin in early 2021.
About this role
The primary purpose of this role is to work on the Constellations – to establish, support and facilitate the development and growth of networks of collaboration around key focus areas of social transformation.
As a member of a team of facilitators working across sectors, disciplines and differences, you’ll work together to effectively build connections, relationships and collaboration between individuals and groups who are gathering around common goals. You’ll work collaboratively with your colleagues, stakeholders and participants to design, shape and develop the structure of the networks. You’ll use your strong listening and synthesis skills to support the unique properties of each Constellation to flourish, and to nurture the relationships and connections of the group members to ensure they are able to work towards shared goals. Your comfort with and practical experience of complexity and of navigating difficult interactions and conflicts will give you the tools to support the networks to do productive, constructive work.
IACT is committed to being a Te Tiriti based organisation, and you’ll work hard to ensure that the structure, protocols and practices of the project stay in alignment with this. You’ll be focused on making sure all members of the constellations are able to engage equitably; with clear expectations and intentions; and with authentic access to shared opportunities and possibilities.
The kind of work you’ll be doing
Your work, responsibilities and contributions will be determined in response to the evolving needs of the project and the constellations that you are supporting. You’ll need to be committed to getting involved and taking on the work that needs doing to ensure the success of the project.
Some of this work could include:
Facilitating connections, relationships and hui – both virtually/at distance and in person
Collaboratively building and reviewing agreements – such as terms of reference, working expectations, resource sharing and contribution, and membership expectations and boundaries
Responsively synthesising and applying practices and models to support the emergent needs of the constellations and their members – from visioning and ideation through to problem solving and capacity analysis
Supporting the administration and management of the Constellations – from collecting and managing knowledge and data, to organising and facilitating events, to documenting and tracking outcomes and agreement
What personal and professional qualities are we looking for?
IACT is building a team of skilled practitioners who care deeply about social transformation and change and who will contribute their energy and passion towards the success of this project. The ideal applicant will have all or most of the attributes below. If you believe you would be a strong fit for this role and would bring the passion and dedication we need, but you aren’t sure if you meet all or enough of the attributes, we still encourage you to apply.
Personal qualities
Assertive, proactive, and constructive communicator: personable, empathic, and great at both interpersonal and written comms
Skilled at relationship building – able to navigate, understand and facilitate within the complexities of networks and of multi-layered group relationships
Kind, ethical, and non-judgemental
Adaptable, responsive, and great at self-management
Excited about growing and developing themselves and making a difference
Open to national travel to run hui and progress project work as needed
Professional qualities
Skilled facilitator and practitioner (accreditation and training is a plus but not necessary) – comfortable working with diverse groups, designing processes, and supporting conversations about difficult issues
Experience working with diverse communities and familiarity with the diverse communities that make up Aotearoa/New Zealand
Strong knowledge and professional confidence to work in alignment with Te Tiriti – and experience/strong interest in te reo Māori and tikanga
Excellent digital literacy / fluency working with online content and communications – including online tools for organising and collaborating, and event management and promotion
Work experience and qualifications
2 to 5+ years’ experience working in roles involving the initiation, empowerment and scaling of networks – such as community development, collaborative or human centred design, partnerships, systems change, or delivery of social change/impact projects
Demonstrated skill and knowledge in a field of human practices – such as facilitation, youth work, mediation/peace work, co-design, organising, and engagement
Bachelor or graduate-level degree (or equivalent practice experience and skill) in a relevant field
Applications and enquiries
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to: kiaora@inclusiveaotearoa.nz. Applications close on Monday, 21st December 2020. If you have questions about the role, send us an email, or call the project lead, Anjum, on 021 0236 1412.