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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]

 

 

Food Rescue Aoraki Operations Coordinator

Part-time (20–30 hours per week)

Mid/South Canterbury (based in Timaru)

Do you want to make a real difference in your community by helping to reduce food waste?

Food Rescue Aoraki is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Operations Coordinator to lead the day-to-day operations of our food rescue service. This role plays a vital part in ensuring quality surplus food is collected from food retailers and distributed to community organisations supporting people in need.

You will coordinate the logistics of food collections and deliveries, oversee staff and volunteers, maintain strong relationships with food retailers and community partners, and help grow the impact of Food Rescue Aoraki across the region.

This is a hands-on role involved in the day-to-day work, suited to someone who is organised, community-minded and passionate about reducing food waste and supporting those experiencing food insecurity.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about food rescue, community wellbeing, and environmental sustainability

  • A strong team player with a positive "can do" attitude

  • Friendly, approachable and able to build trusted relationships

  • Innovative and proactive in improving systems and processes

  • Comfortable managing a range of operational tasks and priorities.

You must also have:

  • A full, clean driver licence (held for a minimum of 5 years)

  • The ability to assist with operational tasks including driving and food pickups (this is a great way to maintain relationships with food retailers).

What we offer:

  • A meaningful role making a real difference in the community

  • The opportunity to lead and grow an important regional food rescue service

  • A supportive, community-focused organisation

  • A part-time role (20–30 hours per week) with some flexibility.

The role will involve travel within Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury, and surrounding areas.

If you are a motivated self-starter who wants to help make a difference in Mid and South Canterbury, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close on Sunday 29 March.

Click here to view the 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]