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, 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 this 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]
Current vacancies
Refugee Settlement Service Team Leader / Social Worker
An exciting opportunity has become available for someone keen to lead this very important work in Ashburton.
We are looking for someone to continue to guide our service, overseeing our team as well as working directly with former refugees as they embark on a new life and settle into a new country and community.
Key elements of the role include: team leadership and supervision; inter-agency liaising and collaboration; project planning and delivery; project reporting; and direct support for former refugee families.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified/registered social worker
- Have experience in team leadership/supervising others
- Be able to work effectively with stakeholders and groups
- Possess skills and attributes in the areas of community leadership, facilitation and project development/oversight
- Have knowledge of, and interest in, culturally diverse communities
- Past experience working with refugees would be an advantage.
If you can answer yes to these questions we would love to hear from you. This is a permanent full time position with some flexibility required around when the hours will be worked. In return, we offer a supportive, flexible and family-friendly work environment. Ideally, we would like the employee to live in Ashburton District – as such, we would be happy to assist with moving expenses.
Applications close Tuesday 21 November.
Please follow all instructions on the application form. Please call us on 03 308 1395 or email info@safer.org.nz if you require further information.
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.
Download Show of Interest Form
Senior Citizens Service Coordinator
Due to our current coordinator retiring after many years of service, Ashburton Senior Citizens Inc is looking for an individual to continue to coordinate this valuable service across Mid Canterbury. Although we currently have a good base to work from, we are looking to further grow membership of Senior Citizens across the district. As such we require someone with a proven track record in building both relationships with individuals from a wide array of backgrounds, and partnerships with various groups. The ideal candidate will be able to answer yes to the following questions:
- Are you passionate about supporting older people in our community to lead full, flourishing lives?
- Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management?
- Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills?
- Do you have the ability to work in a flexible manner?
If you can answer yes to these questions we would love to hear from you.
This position is for 20 hours per week. Your role would be to coordinate Senior Citizens across Mid Canterbury, maintaining existing partnerships and seeking new opportunities to support this work. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of supporting older people in our community and make a real and significant difference in their lives.
Applications close Thursday 14 December.
Please follow all instructions on the application form. Please call us on 03 308 1395 or email info@safer.org.nz if you require further information.