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]
Pou Whirinaki – Attendance Specialist
Central Canterbury (Mid Canterbury and Geraldine catchment)
This is a great opportunity for someone to join our school attendance team in a full-time capacity. This exciting role is focused on supporting schools and their communities with initiatives to engage students, and their whānau, who have moderate and irregular absence patterns (i.e. 70–90% attendance).
The key tasks of this position are initiative- and project-focused, based on a developed action plan that will need regular reviewing and further development. These tasks are to be carried out in partnership with schools to achieve their attendance goals.
Applicants must:
- have a sound understanding of the workings of schools and the education system
- be driven and enthusiastic, with a self-starting, 'roll up your sleeves' attitude
- be able to work with others and motivate positive engagement
- be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- be sensitive to, and accommodating of, cultural and individual differences
- have the ability to develop effective relationships with schools and their communities
- have a strong belief in the high value of young people being engaged in education
- be able to come up with creative ideas and see them through to fruition.
Applications close Sunday 17th November 2024.
The start date will be Monday 27th January 2025.
Click here for 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 Kathy at kathy.harrington-watt@safer.org.nz.