Community Project Coordinator for the Milford Storm Recovery Plan - is this a role for you?

In 2025, Community Think worked alongside the Milford Residents Association and local people to develop the Milford Storm Recovery Plan in response to the severe weather events in 2023. The planning process surfaced a strong desire for a more connected, informed and resilient Milford, and a clear set of local priorities to work towards. That plan now needs to move from paper into action. Milford Report on Community Led Recovery at 30 Jan 2026.pdf

Now, we are looking for one local person to take up a nine-month Community Project Coordinator role and help turn the Milford Storm Recovery Plan into action. This is a hands-on coordination role, supporting the delivery of projects, events and community activities on the ground. The Coordinator will work closely with residents, community groups and local organisations to get things organised, keep activities moving, and make sure the priorities identified in the Plan are progressed.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, practical and good with people, with experience coordinating community projects, events or similar mahi. They will be someone who can build relationships, bring people together, manage the details and make things happen.

Job details

Hours: 16 hours per week, worked flexibly (some evenings and weekends)

Rate: $40 per hour

Contract: Independent contractor opportunity

Term: October 2026 – July 2027

Location: Milford, North Shore – a mix of working from home and out in the community

Application information:

    The Job Description: Job Description Community Project Coordinator – Milford 2.pdf

We are looking for someone who is:

•     Connected to Milford, with local knowledge and an ability to build relationships quickly.
•     Experienced in project or event coordination.
•     Practical and hands-on, willing to get stuck in and make things happen.
•     Confident promoting activities, including through social media, flyers, local networks and community conversations.
•     Good at tracking and communicating progress. 
•     Comfortable working independently, while being open to guidance. 

Please pass this on to anyone you think would be a great fit. And if there's a person, group or organisation in Milford you think we should be talking to as this work gets going, please let us know. grace@communitythink.nz

Any questions, please reach out! 

MILFORD COMMUNITY-LED STORM RECOVERY PLAN.  You can read the document here:

Milford Report on Community Led Recovery at 30 Jan 2026.pdf  

Implementation of the Plan led by Milford Residents Assn and Milford community members will start soon. We are eager to hear your additional ideas for goals and activities to make the Milford community more resilient in the future.

Send us your email details so we can keep you up to date with what's happening and you can get involved in the implementation of the Plan, the Nga Wairau Blue Green Network and making our community prepared for any future emergencies. 

Email to: chairs@milford.org.nz