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Youth Hub

Youth Hub Housing provides accommodation for young people aged 16 - 24 years who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Our role is to provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can develop the confidence and skills needed to move towards independent living.

Te Tūnga | the role

As a Casual Residential Youth Support Worker, you will help provide a calm, welcoming and supportive environment for our residents. Some shifts are busy and unpredictable, while others are quieter and focus on being available. Every shift is about building positive relationships, maintaining a safe environment, and responding appropriately if support is needed.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for flexible work that is both rewarding and varied.

Typical shifts include:

• Morning: 7am - 3.30pm
• Afternoon/Evening: Typically, between 1pm and 9.30pm - 10pm (start times can vary to suit someone also working)
• Overnight: 9.30pm - 7.30am

Our service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so flexibility across these shifts is essential.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

Successful applicants will have:

·    Experience in working with young people, particularly in a mentoring way

·    Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning to independence

·    Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping rangatahi succeed

·    An understanding of the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to the services offered by CMM

·    Ability to work flexibly including rostered hours to support 24/7 running of the facility

·    Sound administrative and computer skills (MS Word, Email, and Database applications)

·    A clean, current drivers licence

Whakauru | To Apply:

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Job ad closes on Friday, 4 September 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received.

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions. 

Te Tūnga | the role

The purpose of the HCA role is to deliver high quality care to residents based on their individual care plan, demonstrating a commitment to best practice and maintaining an optimal level of dignity, comfort and quality of life for residents.

Shift times are:

Mornings: 7am-1pm Sunday – Thursday

7am-1pm Tuesday - Saturday

Afternoons: 3-11pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday

3-11pm Friday & Saturday

3-11pm Sunday & Monday

5-9pm Tuesday - Saturday

5-9pm Thursday - Sunday 

Night shift: 11pm-7am Wed & Friday

11pm-7am Saturday

Please indicate in your application what shift or shifts you would like to apply for.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks
• Your ability to relate to a wide variety of people, including other kaimahi (staff), residents and their whānau and friends
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to be engaged in physical activity for an extended period of time, including standing, bending and lifting with the use of appropriate equipment.
• A commitment to the CMM's bi-cultural journey as it seeks to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

 Whakauru | To Apply:

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Job ad closes on 27 September 2026. We may interview and fill roles as applications are received.  In which case the role may close earlier.

Te Tūnga | the role

As a Key Worker, you will be based largely in the community, supporting kaewa (clients) on their journey and follow them through the steps of engagement and their entry into support services. You will engage individuals to assist with their immediate support needs through a range of intervention options. Walking alongside kaewa as they determine their futures, based on their own choices, and self-determined goals.

In your role you will need exceptional inter-personal skills, patience and empathy to build trusting relationships with Housing First kaewa and their whānau.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

Proven experience and ability to:

-          Relevant tertiary qualification in one of the following fields: a qualification in social services, social work, nursing, mental health, occupational therapy, counselling or similar, or relevant proven experience (at least 3 to 5 years)

-          Cultural competencies with knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga or have the desire to learn

-          A full clean NZ drivers’ licence

-          Positivity, flexibility, confidence and compassion with a non-judgemental attitude

-          Resilience, with the ability to work in an environment of conflict, chaos or unpredictability

-          Ability to maintain professional integrity and self-care

-          Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and computer literacy)

-          Ability to respond quickly to incidents, quickly risk assess a situation using your own judgement and elevate if necessary

-          A passion to work alongside kaewa who have come from a vast range of varied challenging experience throughout their lives.

Whakauru | To Apply:
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Job ad closes on 18 September 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received.

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions. 

Nā reira, nō mātou te whiwhi ki te tū hei karanga atu ki a koe, ki a koutou

...whakahoki mai, nekeneke mai.

Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

Full Time, Monday - Friday

Te Tūnga | the role

This role is part of a government initiative to support people sleeping rough in Ōtautahi, working primarily in the community to engage and support kaewa (clients) through every step of their journey into housing and support services. You'll help meet immediate needs through various interventions, walking alongside kaewa as they pursue self-determined goals and build their futures. As part of a multidisciplinary team including a Practice Lead, Outreach Workers, Healthcare Professionals, MSD Navigators, and a Housing Locator. You will support kaewa in accessing housing, fostering recovery, wellbeing, and strong community connection.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

Proven experience and ability to:

• Level 4 qualification in Health & Wellbeing (preferably AOD, Peer Support, Mental Health, or Social Work) or a relevant tertiary qualification in social services, nursing, mental health, counselling, occupational therapy, or similar.
• Proven relevant experience (3+ years) in support work with individuals or families affected by addiction or mental illness.
• Cultural competency with knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga or willingness to learn.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements, including in-home lone working environments.
• Sound judgement, clear professional boundaries, and ability to manage incidents with appropriate risk assessment and escalation.
• Full, clean NZ Driver's Licence

Whakauru | To Apply:
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Job ad closes on 10 September 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received.

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions. 

Te Tūnga | the role

We are looking for a Tenancy Manager for our Housing First Blenheim Team. The Tenancy Manager supports individuals and whānau in maintaining stable housing for the duration they are housed with us through a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach.

The role focuses on harm reduction, preventing terminations, and promoting housing stability while recognising the complex social, economic, and health-related factors that impact housing security.

The role provides tenancy management across our housing services. Working within a social services framework, the Tenancy Manager builds respectful, non-judgmental relationships with tenants, collaborates with internal support providers, and ensures housing policies are applied fairly and equitably.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

The successful candidate will have tenancy management experience in Aotearoa/New Zealand, preferably in the social or transitional housing sector. You will have a strong ability to manage difficult tenant relationships and experience working with people from a variety of cultures and in different circumstances.

You will have a robust understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act (1986) and have experience identifying and managing reactive and planned maintenance.

The roles require excellent communication skills, solid computer literacy and professional integrity. Your ability to think outside the box with creative solutions focused approaches and the ability to be flexible and pivot at short notice will ensure positive outcomes are met.

Your extraordinary inter-personal skills, patience and empathy to build trusting relationships with kaewa and their whānau, will see you find a truly rewarding career.

Whakauru | To Apply:
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Job ad closes on 14 September 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received.

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions. 

Te Tūnga | the role

As an Overnight Coordinator you will help provide safety, support, and continuity of care for our youth while ensuring smooth operation during overnight hours within the transitional housing.

Shift includes:

• Tues-Fri 9.30pm – 7.30am

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

Successful applicants will have:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in emergencies.
• Experience working with young people or in a housing/support role.
• Experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, in particular Māori and Pacific Peoples and in facilitating and negotiating culturally relevant decision making.
• An understanding of the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to the services offered by CMM.
• Sound administrative and computer skills (MS Word, Email, and Database applications)
• A clean, current drivers licence

Whakauru | To Apply:
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Job ad closes on 16 September 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received.

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions. 

Permanent Position, Full time (Part-time considered)

The Christchurch Methodist Mission is seeking an experienced Senior Systems and Payroll Specialist to lead the ongoing development and optimisation of our Humanforce Workforce Management and IMS Payroll systems.

Te Tūnga | the role

You will be supporting a workforce of more than 300 employees across a range of services, including 24/7 operations, this role is critical in ensuring our payroll and workforce management processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient.

This is a hands-on position where you will oversee complex payroll operations, workforce management systems, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with managers, HR, finance, and operational teams, you will provide expert advice, resolve system and payroll issues, and help support workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

• Significant workforce and payroll systems experience, ideally in a medium to large organisation. 
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and compliance requirements, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, advanced Excel skills and a passion for improving systems and processes. 
• Experience with Humanforce, IMS Payroll, or similar systems, alongside payroll system implementation projects, will be highly regarded.
• Approachable, collaborative, customer-focused, and committed to supporting managers and staff through training, guidance, and practical solutions. 
• Commitment to the values and kaupapa of Christchurch Methodist Mission, including our bicultural journey and dedication to serving our community.

Whakauru | To Apply:
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Job ad closes on 26 September 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received.

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions.