Expression of Interest – Design Assembly Tāmaki Makaurau Community Host
Over the last year, one of my favourite parts of Design Assembly has been hosting our Tāmaki Makaurau Coffee Club.
Every month, I’ve watched friendships begin over coffee, collaborations spark between strangers, and careers grow through conversations that may never have happened otherwise. It’s become a place where our creative community comes together to connect, share ideas, and support one another.
Now it’s time for someone new to take the reins.
As Design Assembly continues to grow, we’re looking for a Tāmaki Makaurau Community Host to become the welcoming face of our monthly DA Coffee Club from September 2026.
This role isn’t about running an event. It’s about creating an environment where people feel welcome, conversations happen naturally, and our creative community continues to thrive.
About the role
As our Tāmaki Makaurau Community Host, you’ll help create a relaxed and inclusive space where designers and creatives can connect with one another.
You will:
- Host 11 DA Coffee Clubs each year at a central Tāmaki Makaurau venue.
- Welcome attendees and create a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
- Facilitate introductions and conversations.
- Capture photos and short-form video content for Design Assembly’s social media channels.
- Listen to the community, identify ideas and opportunities, and share feedback and insights with the Design Assembly team.
- Represent Design Assembly and help strengthen Tāmaki Makaurau’s creative community.
Why become a Community Host?
This is a unique opportunity to become a recognised connector within Tāmaki Makaurau’s design industry.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Grow your professional network across Tāmaki Makaurau’s design industry.
- Become a recognised leader and connector within the creative community.
- Develop your facilitation, leadership and community-building skills.
- Help shape future Design Assembly programmes by representing your local community.
- Work alongside Louise and the Design Assembly team to continue building a generous, connected and thriving design ecosystem.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need previous event hosting experience. What matters most is that you genuinely enjoy connecting people.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about design and the creative industries.
- Friendly, approachable and inclusive.
- A natural connector who enjoys meeting new people.
- Organised and dependable.
- Confident facilitating conversations in a relaxed environment.
- Excited about contributing to Tāmaki Makaurau’s creative community.
About the opportunity
This position begins as a volunteer leadership role.
As the DA Coffee Club grows, we hope this role will evolve into a remunerated position through sponsorship and partnership opportunities that support the programme. If you have experience or interest in developing partnerships, we’d love to hear about that too.
Design Assembly will provide onboarding, support and guidance to help you settle into the role.
Timeline
Expressions of Interest close: Friday 24 July
Onboarding: August
Role commences: First week of September
How to apply
Whether it’s a written letter, a short video, both, or another creative format that feels authentic to you, we’d love to learn a little more about who you are, and see your personality shine through.
Please include:
- A short introduction about yourself.
- Your professional background.
- Why this opportunity interests you.
- What you believe you would bring to the Design Assembly community.
- Any experience in community building, facilitation, sponsorship, or partnerships.
- Links to your LinkedIn profile, portfolio, or website (if applicable).
Please send your Expression of Interest to louise@designassembly.org.nz by Friday 24 July.
I’m looking for someone who believes that communities don’t just happen, they’re nurtured by people who care. If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you.
Louise Kellerman
