Senior Coordinator

Senior Coordinator – Be the Connector at a Farm Where Hope Transforms Lives

A Senior Coordinator position is opening at Hope Rising Farm — a hybrid role designed for someone who can grow trust externally while keeping the engine humming internally.

Company overview

Hope Rising Farm is a Christian Charitable Trust. Over the past 15 years we have developed and refined our unique programmes to unlock confidence in our students – those who have experienced hard times. We do this through partnering students with our ponies in a safe farm setting. With the help of our trained  ponies, we offer a foothold for change and opportunity to break  dysfunctional cycles and ways of thinking. Besides interaction with ponies, students in our programmes are engaged  in practical farm tasks. Trained mentors assist students to optimise learning and to transfer newly acquired skills to everyday life.

Key purpose of the role

This four‑day (32‑hour/week) role has both an external and internal focus. Around 70% of the position is externally focused, building strong, trust‑based relationships with customers, funders, and community partners. The remaining 30% is internally focused, supporting staff, coordinating operations, and ensuring our programmes run smoothly on the beautiful farm where ponies help people who have experienced hardship rediscover confidence and hope.

Team overview

The Senior Coordinator leads a team consisting of an Office Administrator, a Programme Coordinator, and an Equine Coordinator, and also works closely with — and holds a position on — the Hope Rising Farm Board of Directors.

Our ideal candidate will

• be comfortable working in an environment guided by Christian principles, emotionally intelligent, and achievement‑oriented. They will be clear communicators, and initiative and originality in performing tasks and solving problems will be a significant advantage.
• bring critically important skills and confidence to establish strong connections between HRF, potential programme participants, and potential funders.
• have experience in building community engagement and will be confident in approaching a range of potential funders in diverse ways to support the work of HRF. Experience in education, social services, and non-profit work will be an advantage.
• have a strong understanding of people, partnerships, and organisational dynamics.

What we offer

• Work in a beautiful, tranquil farm setting
• Fully equipped office space
• Support from the HRF staff, board of directors and consultants
• Supportive team approach

Package

• 32 hours per week – Monday to Thursday
• $30.00 per hour plus incentive pay
• Kiwi saver

Next steps

If your skills and experience match our needs, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role and how your background aligns with the work of Hope Rising Farm.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026

Please email your application to: nicodewitt@hoperisingfarm.org.nz

If you have questions about the role, you are welcome to contact us at the same address. We are happy to provide further information.