Lead social work practice | Strengthen whānau | Help tamariki thrive
Are you looking to join a workplace where you can contrubite to:
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
As the Whānau Practice Lead, you will:
Provide professional supervision, mentoring and practice leadership to a team of social workers
Oversee case management and support quality social work practice across the Housing First whānau team
Build the capability of staff in child development, parenting support, trauma-informed practice and whānau-centred interventions
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with Housing First principles and Christchurch Methodist Mission values
Promote a kaupapa Māori approach that recognises and enhances the mana of whānau
Support the development, recruitment, induction and ongoing growth of kaimahi
Foster strong relationships with Oranga Tamariki, health providers, addiction services, community organisations and Housing First partners
Support positive outcomes for whānau so tamariki can be safe, connected and thrive.
Oversight of practice areas relating to vulnerable client groups (homelessness, health, substance use and/or trauma)
Nāu te rourou | what you will bring
You are a skilled leader and experienced social worker who is committed to strengthening practice and supporting staff to deliver exceptional outcomes for whānau.
You’ll be compassionate and resilient with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You'll bring a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, sound professional judgement and a commitment to continuous learning, professional integrity and achieving positive outcomes for whānau and tamariki.
Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to:
join with us in the hikoi toward anticipated Tiriti-focused outcomes with humility and grace
mahi with a purpose in making a real difference in our community
have access to our 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 20 November 2026 (unless successful candidate is selected prior).
To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions.
Nā reira, nō mātou te whiwhi ki te tū hei karanga atu ki a koe, ki a koutou
...whakahoki mai, nekeneke mai.