Aku nui, aku rahi
Kua karaka a Christchurch Methodist Mission
.... nukunuku mai rā e!
Permanent part time or full time role
Are you looking to join a workplace environment that:
Has a long-term commitment to a Tiriti-focussed future
Make a real difference in the lives of whānau and tamariki by helping create safer, more stable futures.
Join a passionate, values-driven team.
Nāku te rourou | what we bring
The Christchurch Methodist Mission (CMM) is a social service agency of Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa with responsibility for services throughout Te Patiki Whakatekateka o Waitaha (Canterbury), Te Tai Poutini (West Coast) and Te Tau Ihu (Marlborough Region).
Our kaupapa serves the youngest to oldest members of our community through early childhood education, social work and psychological support in schools and homes, financial mentoring, housing and homelessness services and WesleyCare our home for kaumātua. With over 300 kaimahi we have an amazing amount of skills to help strengthen our communities.
Te Tūnga | the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a social worker who will be supporting clients of CMM’s housing service, complex issues including family harm and be the child protection lead for the region.
The mahi is focused on supporting kaewa/clients to address the issues that have led to homeslessness or housing insecurity in the past and building skills and resilience to sustain tenancies in the future so clients, tenants and tamariki can thrive.
Nāu te rourou | what you will bring
Social Work Registration, along with life experience
Willingness to work with whānau experiencing family harm
Proven ability to undertake strength-based engagement and planning with clients
Sound administrative and computer skills (MSWord, Email, and Database applications)
An understanding of the relevance of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi to the services offered by CMM, the impact of colonisation for Māori and a commitment to honouring/giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all practice
Ability to self-manage and priorities work in a structured manner
A clean, current drivers licence.
Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you?
Supportive & fun tīma
join with us in the hikoi toward anticipated Tiriti-focused outcomes with humility and grace
Health and wellbeing support through our wellbeing initiatives
Whakauru | To Apply:
For a copy of the Job Description, visit our website: www.mmsi.org.nz/Get-Involved/Work-for-us/
Click “Quick Apply” and include a CV and covering letter by 23 November 2026.
To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions.
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...whakahoki mai, nekeneke mai.