Manawatu Multicultural Council
77-85 King Street Palmerston North ph: 06 3581572 website: www.mmcnz.org.nz
APPLICATION FORM – Centre Coordinator
All applicants are required to fill in this form and return it along with a current CV to the Council post to the P O
Box 2031 Palmerston North or MMC , 77 -85 King Street, Palmerston North.
Closing date: 15 November 2013
Notes to applicants: Please complete each section carefully. Failure to complete each section may influence
the panel’s decision to interview. Please accompany this form with a current CV and any other relevant
documents.
Applicants must complete all three pages of this application form
Name
Address
Phone Number
Day:
Email address
Evening:
Ethnicity:
Work History
(Attach a current CV
Referees (2)
(at least one
referee will be an
employer. Family
members will not
be considered as
referees)
Name:
Contact details:
Name:
Contact details
Skills and Knowledge: Please identify the skills and knowledge you have to carry out the duties of this
position. Please continue on another sheet if required.
Essential Skills
Literacy
High level of written, spoken and
comprehension skills are a crucial part of this
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role. The ability to express complex ideas in
written form is a basic part of administration
and management. Written skills are essential
for the preparation of reports, contracts,
discussion papers, submissions, research
proposals, and funding applications.
Ability to raise funds
Able to write effective funding applications
in order to raise ongoing funds, therefore
enabling the Manawatu Multicultural
Council reach its aims and objectives.
Proven expertise in preparing and
managing budgets. Having a thorough
understanding of financials.
Knowledge of the Community
Knowledge and experience of working with
ethnic communities, migrants and refugees
and newcomers. Knowledge
of specific
cultural needs, community relationships and
service provision.
Computer Ability
Proficient in using office software such
as MS Word and Excel including
PowerPoint, and practical ability to
manage website and face book is a pre
requisite
Competencies
Relationship management
Ability to build positive relationships and
strong profile within the community, with
local and National Governments, Iwi
NGOs, Refugee and Migrant community.
Proven
negotiation,
consultation,
communication and interpersonal skills.
Shows compassion and empathy towards
ethnic communities.
Self Management
Ability to set and achieve work goals without
supervision; make decisions appropriately
and act upon them; Ability to manage time
and achieve results
Flexibility
Ability to respond to changes in work
program, without losing site of the goals.
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Initiative
Ability to propose innovative and realistic
ideas to enhance the work of the Council.
Teamwork
Ability to work and liaise closely with the
Executive and staff in order to achieve
positive results
Staff Supervision
Ability to supervise and manage staff. Ability
to identify issues that would hinder progress
to work outcomes, including personal
relationships and conflict management.
Knowledge
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
What is your understanding of Te Tiriti and
how would you incorporate its principles into
the work of the MMC.
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