Careers
Safer Mid Canterbury provides a range of child, youth, adult and family community services across the Ashburton District. We are a non-profit organisation that has been operating as a charitable trust for more than 25 years, providing free and confidential services that focus on a healthier, stronger and safer community for all.
All positions will require staff who:
- are sensitive to, and accommodating of cultural and individual differences
- are able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- have a commitment to, and understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi)
- have a passion for, and commitment to providing non-judgemental services and supports to vulnerable people.
In return, we offer a family-friendly, professional work environment with the ability to make a real and significant difference in the lives of people in our district.
To apply for a position, please download an application form and return it to us with your CV and cover letter. Please follow all instructions on the application form.
All roles listed have a job description which you can also download. Please call us on 03 308 1395 if you require further information.
Click here for the application form [PDF]
Click here for the application form [Word]
CACTUS Programme Assistant
CACTUS is a fitness-based outdoor and adventure programme for young people aged 10 to 14 years that focuses on outdoor skills over an 8-week programme, culminating with an end-of-term camp. The programme seeks to provide experiences for youth to increase their physical fitness, self-confidence and resilience, and to meet personal goals.
The CACTUS programme assistant role includes:
- Supporting the CACTUS programme coordinator two afternoons a week during Terms 1, 3, and 4
- Weekend camps in Terms 1, 3, and 4 and our advanced camp (5 days) in mid-January.
The role comprises of four to six hours per week during the CACTUS terms, plus additional hours as required for the camps.
We seek applicants who:
- Have experience in encouraging youth to reach their goals
- Are organised and able to plan ahead
- Have a full, clean driver licence
- Preferably have a background in one of the following: training in sport; coaching; fitness; outdoors; education, or something similar.
Click here for the full job description [PDF]
Refugee Volunteer Show of Interest Form
If you are interested in volunteering in some way for the Refugee Settlement Support team, please download the Show of Interest form and return it to Safer Mid Canterbury reception at 255 Moore Street, or email it to Wendy at wendy.hewitt@safer.org.nz.
Download Refugee Volunteer Show of Interest form [PDF]
Download Refugee Show of Interest form [Word]