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Registered Addictions Practitioner
Community Services Team
Wellington City Mission

  • Are you looking for your next exciting career move?
  • An exciting new role working within an MDT
  • Rewarding work, within a supportive team of professionals

Join a supportive team where you will work with individuals across the Wellington region experiencing a range of Addictions, mental health and trauma based challenges. You will have the opportunity to work one to one with individuals as well as facilitating groups and workshops.

 About Us

Wellington City Mission supports people across the Wellington Region through a range of community and residential services.  The Community Services Team is on an exciting journey as we prepare for new services to open, including Whakamaru and Te Ō.  Whakamaru is a new and pioneering community hub development in the heart of the city that will reshape the way we deliver care and support for our community. Te Ō is Wellingtons own Single Site Supported Housing.  Both pioneering developments in the heart of Wellington.

Our vision is “People and Communities empowered, transformed, experiencing fullness of life”.

Our Values are Aroha, Tumanako, Manakitanga, and Whānaungatanga

The Role

If you are looking for a new challenge, we have a great opportunity as an experienced Addictions Practitioner working within our supportive Community Services Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will find the work extremely rewarding because you’ll make a real difference in the lives of people using our service.  

As an Addictions Practitioner, you will provide harm reduction approaches and brief intervention support for people with addictions and/or mental health challenges. Your case management will focus on the individual’s addictions and mental health needs and providing them with the tools and ability to be successful.

You will be located at our Newtown office, which will allow you to be connected with the professional and clinical support of a multidisciplinary team. This role will require some on call duties, which will be renumerated, and would be on a roster.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Have a current practicing certificate, or you will be a Counsellor with Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa (DAAPNZ) registration, or an NZAC member.
  • Tertiary alcohol and drug qualifications, or similar qualification such as social work, psychology, or nursing with extensive experience of working with addictions and mental health.
  • Have experience and qualifications in providing recognised therapy such as: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or similar. (If you are in the final stage of completing your area of therapy study, we would consider your application).
  • Knowledge of community resources and support networks.
  • Be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who can work easily alongside our existing multidisciplinary team.
  • Can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is essential.
  • Experience working within a mental health and/or addiction.
  • Demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong relationships and collaborate across the health and social service sector.

How to apply

For a copy of the Position Description please head to our website  –  https://wellingtoncitymission.org.nz/about/working-here/

This role will require some rostered on-call duties, which are renumerated.  

We would love to hear from you if you’re looking for the next step in your career. Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your motivation for applying and how you meet the requirements of the role to Paula@wcm.org.nz Applications close on Tuesday, 2 April.

Please note: we may review applications before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time before our closing date. 

Registered Mental Health Professional
Community Services Team
Wellington City Mission

  • Are you looking for your next exciting career move?
  • An exciting new role working within an MDT
  • Rewarding work, within a supportive team of professionals

Join a supportive team where you will work with individuals across the Wellington region experiencing a range of Mental Health challenges. You will have the opportunity to work one to one with individuals as well as facilitating groups and workshops.

 About Us

Wellington City Mission supports people across the Wellington Region through a range of community and residential services.  The Community Services Team is on an exciting journey as we prepare for new services to open, including Whakamaru and Te Ō.  Whakamaru is a new and pioneering community hub development in the heart of the city that will reshape the way we deliver care and support for our community. Te Ō is Wellingtons own Single Site Supported Housing.  Both pioneering developments in the heart of Wellington.

Our vision is “People and Communities empowered, transformed, experiencing fullness of life”.

Our Values are Aroha, Tumanako, Manakitanga, and Whānaungatanga

The Role

If you are looking for a new challenge, we have a great opportunity as a Mental Health Professional working within our supportive Community Services Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will find the work extremely rewarding because you’ll make a real difference in the lives of people using our service.  

As a Mental Health Professional, you will provide brief intervention support for people with mental health challenges and/or addictions. Your work will focus on the individual’s mental health needs and providing them with the tools and ability to be successful.

You will be located at our Newtown office, which will allow you to be connected with the professional and clinical support of a multidisciplinary team. This role will require some on call duties, which will be renumerated, and would be on a roster

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Be a registered Mental Health Professional (Nurse, OT, Psychologist, AOD Practitioner)
  • Have a current practicing certificate, or you will be a Counsellor with Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa (DAAPNZ) registration, or an NZAC member.
  • Have experience and qualifications in providing recognised therapy such as: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or similar. (If you are in the final stage of completing your area of therapy study, we would consider your application).
  • Knowledge of community resources and support networks.
  • Be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who can work easily alongside our existing multidisciplinary team.
  • Can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is essential.
  • Experience working within a mental health and/or addiction.
  • Demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong relationships and collaborate across the health and social service sector.

How to apply

For a copy of the Position Description please head to our website – https://wellingtoncitymission.org.nz/about/working-here/

We would love to hear from you if you’re looking for the next step in your career. Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your motivation for applying and how you meet the requirements of the role to Paula@wcm.org.nz Applications close on Tuesday, 2 April.

Please note: we may review applications before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time before our closing date. 

Philanthropy Manager
Fundraising, Communications and Relationships Team
Wellington City Mission

Wellington City Mission supports people in need in the Wellington Region by providing transitional housing, social work assistance, addiction support, financial mentoring, food, and somewhere to come for company. We can only do the work we do because Wellingtonians stand behind us!

We have an opportunity for an experienced, energetic, and relational Philanthropy Manager to help keep our support partners informed and engaged and to get more Wellingtonians behind our mahi (work), as donors, support partners and friends.  

As Philanthropy Manager you will be a hands-on philanthropy professional who also leads a small team of specialist relationship managers.

To be the right person for this position you will –

  • be an experienced relational fundraiser
  • have experience leading teams
  • know the power of relationships in engaging minds and hearts
  • be systematic and intentional, able to develop and deliver a plan
  • understand the drivers of social disadvantage  
  • believe that we can all make a positive impact in the lives of others!  

In return we’ll give you the opportunity to be part of the Wellington City Mission team striving to bring transformation, empowerment, and fullness of life through communications best practice.

If this sounds like you, download a position description and application form below. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 23 February.

To be considered for this role you need to be eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We encourage diversity and welcome applications from all communities and walks of life!

Kaitiaki and Senior Kaitiaki (Support Workers),
Transitional housing and residential alcohol harm reduction teams
Wellington City Mission

Wellington City Mission’s transitional housing spaces in Wellington City and Petone are residential communities where people affected by housing insecurity are supported and equipped to move onto, and sustain, long term tenancies in the community.

Te Pā Maru, our residential alcohol harm reduction service in Wellington City, is a new service and a first-for-Aotearoa approach to reducing the harm caused by alcohol and other substance abuse, self-harm, and high-risk behaviours.

Wellington City Mission has several opportunities for Kaitiaki and Senior Kaitiaki to work in these services. As Kaitiaki you will support resident safety, stability and wellbeing including assisting residents with daily tasks and, as appropriate, with life skills, connection with whānau, health and wellbeing support, and help to engage with specialist clinical and other services. You will also help with managing the residences, being on reception, and maintaining communal areas. You won’t be expected to provide clinical advice but will know when to refer someone for that type of help.

As a Senior Kaitiaki you will do the work of kaitiaki, and may also help support residents with more complex needs, oversee shifts, train and coach new kaitiaki, and help with the effective running of the services and facilities.

To be right for these positions you will –

  • Have experience in people-engaging roles like support services, hospitality, retail, or security
  • be available to work shifts
  • understand the drivers of housing insecurity and social disadvantage
  • appreciate Te Ao and Tikanga Māori and be open to working with other cultures
  • be willing to learn
  • believe that life can be better than it is for the people we serve!

To be a Senior Kaitiaki you also will –

  • have experience as a Kaitiaki / Support Worker, preferably in a residential setting
  • hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or have comparable experience
  • be able to coach, guide and mentor other kaitiaki
  • be able to take responsibility for a site, situation, or programme when needed.

In return we’ll give you the opportunity to be part of a team and service striving to bring transformation, empowerment, and fullness of life.   

If this sounds like you, please email allan@wcm.org.nz for a position description and application form. Please put ‘Kaitiaki – Residential Services’ in the email subject line.

Applications for this role close on Friday 9 February but applicants will be considered as applications are received.

To be considered for these roles you need to be eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We encourage diversity and welcome applications from all communities and walks of life!

Kaitiaki and Senior Kaitiaki (Support Workers),
Single Site Supported Housing, Te Ō, Mount Cook
Wellington City Mission

Are you ready to be part of an exciting new initiative and team? 

Single Site Supported Housing is a new-to-New Zealand approach to supporting people in their tenancies by providing 24/7 wrap around support. The focus of single site supported housing (SSSH) is for people to have a place they call home, in thriving, connected and well-functioning communities with on-site access to the support services they may need. 

Wellington City Mission are building a new team of Kaitiaki and Senior Kaitiaki who will support the day-to-day management of Te Ō, Kāinga Ora’s new 80 apartment complex in Rolleston Street, Wellington, and support the kainoho (residents) who will call Te Ō their home. 

The role of Kaitiaki and Senior Kaitiaki is to support kainoho to feel valued, safe, and secure at Te Ō.  Kaitiaki will be the face of Te Ō. Kaitiaki will build relationships with kainoho and be an integral part in making Te Ō a kind, inclusive, supportive and fun community. Kaitiaki will also be responsible for reception, helping with the day-to-day management of the complex, and maintaining the communal areas. 

When required kaitiaki will help kainoho with some of their day-to-day tasks and, as appropriate, with life skills, connection with whānau, health and wellbeing support, and if necessary, assist them to engage with specialist clinical and other services. 

Senior Kaitiaki will do the work of Kaitiaki but also support kainoho who have more complex needs,  oversee shifts, support training and coaching of new kaitiaki, and have a key role in the effective running of the facility.

The ideal Kaitiaki:

  • is outgoing and friendly,
  • is willing to learn,
  • understands Te Ao and Tikanga Māori and is open to working with people from all walks of life,
  • can manage challenging situations,
  • is able to work shifts,
  • can walk alongside people calmly and with empathy during some of the more difficult times in their lives, and
  • believes that life can be better than it is for the people we serve!

To be a Senior Kaitiaki you will also:

  • hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in health and wellbeing or a relevant social service or health qualification, or have relevant previous experience,
  • be able to coach, guide and mentor other kaitiaki,
  • be able to take responsibility for a site, situation, or programme when needed.

In return we’ll give you the opportunity to be part of a new team and service striving to support people to live the best lives they can. Wellington City Mission’s wide range of activities means you may also have opportunities to try new roles and to develop your social service sector skills and experience within our organisation.

If this sounds like you, download a position description and application form and email your completed application to allan@wcm.org.nz 

Please put ‘Kaitiaki – SSSH’ in the email subject line. Applications for this role close on Friday 9 February but applicants will be considered as applications are received.

To be considered for this position you need to be eligible to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

We encourage diversity and welcome applications from all communities and walks of life!