Home-based Support Workers, Homecare — Upper North Island

We are looking for a competent, hard-working people-person to take on the role of Manager at our Family Store in Hastings.

Your responsibilities would include managing the staff at the Family Store, stock handling and finances, on-going training of staff and volunteers, and ensuring that the store promotes the mission and values of The Salvation Army. You will have previous retail and/or managerial experience, a good level of physical fitness, and be able to work in a team and under local management. You will also have great people and communication skills, be able to use your initiative and have a willingness to learn.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact:

Captain Keith Wray, Corps Officer
The Salvation Army Hastings Corps
ph: 06-8765771
email: Keith
PO Box 999, Hastings 4156

Applications close Friday 20 June 2008.

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We are seeking an up and coming progressive bandmaster who would consider moving to Palmerston North in a voluntary capacity to become the bandmaster of the Palmerston North Corps Band.

Palmerston North Corps is a progressive vibrant corps with a significant band that has been playing to a high standard over the past few years.

Assistance could be given to seek out suitable employment and a warm welcome by this fine corps would be extended to any would be candidates.

Palmerston North is a university city and a young city at heart with a population of around about 85,000 people.

Requirements:

• you posses leadership qualities. Some formal music credentials would be helpful.
• you are a committed Salvationist with a heart for reaching the lost.
• you have a progressive attitude and an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of music from a more traditional style to a more contemporary swing style. (You will be required to develop the band in this direction)
• you are a team player.
• you have the ability to further train the Palmerston North band to be a great band that effectively communicates through music to people from within the corps and people out in the community.

Any would be candidates please apply to:

Major Craig Millington
Director of Community Ministries
PO Box 869, Palmerston North
email: Craig

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Senior Youth Worker & Ministry Team Leader—Palmerston North

The Salvation Army in Palmerston North Corps has a vacancy for a 36 hr/wk Senior Youth Worker and Team Leader of youth ministries. This could be a couple who have a heart for youth ministry and would like to see a vibrant youth Church (uprise) develop further. You will join an exciting team and along with an Associate Youth Worker continue to build an exciting vibrant mission-focused team.

The position involves working alongside the Corps Officer, the Corps Leadership Team and Youth Leadership Team.

Key duties include:

• Lead the Youth Ministry Programme and Events (Unleash) for Youth 13 -30 years
• Nurture and disciple the youth of the Palmerston North Corps
• Lead and develop a growing fortnightly Youth Church ("UPRISE")
• Train and develop leaders (raising up great leaders)
• Oversee Youth Connect Groups
• Develop programmes and events to reach out to school and tertiary education age youth
• Ensure adequate administration and good records are kept and that members of the Youth Team are well organised in order to fulfill the mission.
• Some worship leadership and a degree of musical ability will be helpful
• Liaise/communicate with Corps and parents when necessary
• Give support to other leaders and youth programmes

You will exemplify the following characteristics of leadership:

• Be a role model of good Christian character and gifted in leadership
• A degree of Christian Maturity with some youth ministry experience
• Leadership and communication skills are essential
• Be committed to the The Salvation Army's core values
• Have a sense of vocation to serve young people with a desire to extend the Kingdom of God through a vibrant youth ministry
• Be a team player

For a job description, please contact:

Major Craig Millington
Director of Community Ministries
PO Box 869, Palmerston North
email: Craig

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Early Childhood Teacher, Cecilia Whatman Childcare Centre—Masterton

We are seeking a qualified registered Early childhood teacher with a Diploma of teaching/Bachelor of Education ECE to join our team.

The full-time vacancy is in our Over Two’s department.

Applicants need to have a working knowledge of Te Whariki, which will enable them to provide a stimulating educational programme, be enthusiastic, professional, and a flexible team member with excellent interpersonal skills.

Our centre is licensed for 12 under two’s and 38 over two’s children.

Initial enquires and requests for application packs should be made to the Director, Cadet Kylie Tong on 06-3704657.

Written applications should be addressed to

Cadet Kylie Tong
The Salvation Army Masterton
PO Box 892, Masterton

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Part time Administrator (Volunteer Position)—Upper Hutt

We are looking for a friendly, organised administrator who would enjoy supporting the work of a small team involved in Prisoner Reintegration. There is generally no face-to-face contact required, however you will kept busy with the cheeky (but dedicated) staff in our office!

If you are very comfortable with a computer, email, telephone, talking with a range of different people and if you have a few spare hours per week that you can invest in this work then please contact me:

Hana Seddon
Team Leader - Supported Accommodation Reintegration Services
PO Box 40 542
Upper Hutt 5140
ph: 04-5297701
cell: 027-2773777
Email: Hana

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Vacancies, Wellington Community Minstries—Wellington

The Salvation Army Hope Centre Wellington (Wellington Community Ministries) provides practical care and support to assist the less advantaged to achieve a better quality of life. We work with a wide range of people in the community, often in stressful circumstances.

The following two paid positions are available:

17 hours per week* (Mon., Wed. 9am–1pm; Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10am–1pm)

• Administer semi-urgent and emergency welfare services, e.g. foodbank
• Ensure those who apply for assistance receive a service that meets their needs where appropriate
• Promote the Salvation Army mission of ‘Caring for People, Transforming lives and Reforming society’

27 hours per week (Mon., Wed. 9am–3pm; Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10am–3pm)

• Meet and greet visitors to centre
• Spend time with Drop-In visitors
• Encourage spiritual growth in those we work with at an appropriate level
• Grow group activities to promote fellowship
• Give information and to refer requests for assistance to the duty intake worker
• Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness of the Drop-In Centre (including toilets and shower)
• Know and express the compassion of Jesus

Both positions require the applicant to demonstrate sensitivity and openness to the needs of others, have an awareness of an underlying theology which sees this work as being done unto the Lord and the courage to maintain appropriate boundaries in responding to need.

For a copy of the relevant job description and application form please contact:

Olivia Stubbersfield
Hope Centre - Wellington
ph: 04-3890594
email: Olivia

Applications close 23 June 2008.

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Territorial Media Officer/Communications Writer, THQ—Wellington

The Salvation Army has an opening for a Territorial Media Officer/Communications in its Communications team at Territorial Headquarters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid media experience and proven skills in written communication.

The successful applicant will strengthen Salvation Army media relations, oversee the preparation and release of media statements, monitor Salvation Army news and identify threats/opportunities, and support key Salvation Army spokespeople. You will work closely with other Salvation Army departments and stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with a qualification in journalism or public relations/communication with proven marketing, PR or communications work experience.

You must have excellent written communication and strong interpersonal skills. Networks within the industry would be beneficial, as well as experience writing for a web audience and photographic skills.

Please forward your written application and CV to:

Christie Baird, Human Resources Officer
The Salvation Army
PO Box 6015, Wellington
email: Christie

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Resource Coordinator, Programme Department THQ—Wellington

We are looking for a Resource Co-ordinator to identify and/or create appropriate mission and discipleship (including membership) resources to assist in the meeting of The Salvation Army’s Mission and the goals of the Territorial Strategic Mission Plan.

You will work with the Programme Resource Reference Group and provide secretarial support for the Group’s meetings, scope projects, search for appropriate existing material, prepare a Draft Resource, produce and promote the Resource, and manage the finances of the project throughout the process.

Essential to this role are:

• An ability to research for and evaluate material
• Creative writing skills
• Sound communication skills
• Well-developed computer skills
• Good time management skills
• An excellent eye for detail
• A thorough understanding of The Salvation Army

Previous financial management and marketing experience would be helpful.

To obtain a copy of the position description or to apply, please contact:

Major Ross Gower, Secretary for Programme
PO Box 6015, Marion Square, Wellington 6141
ph: 04-3820718
email: Ross Gower

Applications close Monday 21 July 2008.

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New Zeal Project Coordinator, Programme Department THQ—Wellington

New Zeal is a conference involving international speakers, quality musicians, special youth and children’s events, and practical workshops, all aimed at equipping Salvationists and the wider Church for mission. New Zeal 2009 will particularly focus on Territorial Strategic Mission Goals one and two – to grow all Salvationists as dynamic disciples and increase the number of new Soldiers.

We are looking for a Project Co-ordinator to co-ordinate the planning, organising, and running of the New Zeal Conference to be held in Wellington from 20-22 March 2009.

You will provide secretarial support to the New Zeal Planning Group, manage the budget for the event, and co-ordinate the programme and registrations for and the promotion of the event. You will also be responsible for the technical aspects of and the rostering of staff for the event, to ensure that it runs smoothly.

Essential to this role are:

• An ability to motivate and manage staff to deliver outcomes
• Budget and accounts management experience
• Sound knowledge of marketing strategies
• Sound communication skills
• Strong computing skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• An excellent eye for detail
• A thorough understanding of The Salvation Army

Previous event management experience would be helpful.

To obtain a copy of the position description or to apply, please contact:

Major Ross Gower, Secretary for Programme
PO Box 6015, Marion Square, WELLINGTON 6141
ph: 04-3820718
email: Ross Gower

Applications close Monday 21 July 2008.

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House Supervisors, Bridge Programme—Wellington

The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Programme offers a community treatment programme to people with drug and alcohol addictions and problem gambling.

An opportunity exists for a live-in supervisor for each of our residential houses, (male and female). The role is to provide help in managing the daily routines and self directed activities in the early afternoon and evening with overnight sleeping duties.

Remuneration and flexible hours are offered.

For application form and job description, please contact:

Sandra Clarke
The Bridge Programme - Wellington
PO Box 6033
ph: 04-3896566

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Addictions Treatment Caseworker, Bridge Programme—Wellington

An opportunity has arisen within The Salvation Army Bridge Programme in Wellington for an appropriately qualified and experienced caseworker, a practitioner member of DAPAANZ or appropriate group with experience in addiction related problems (including problem gambling) to provide comprehensive assessment reports as requested by the court systems in Wellington City and Porirua.

The service provides a community based treatment programme for clients suffering from addictions. As part of a team, the role is to create and maintain links with the court and service provider with client contact and assessment as part of the court process. Regular reporting on outcomes to the service provider is also required.

Respect is given to the Treaty of Waitangi with attention to culture, age and gender of individual clients.

Good written and oral English skills, plus computer literacy is necessary.

This is a 1,6 FTE position with funding provided for 2 years.

For application form and job description, please contact:

Sandra Clarke
The Bridge Programme - Wellington
PO Box 6033
ph: 04-3896566

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Caregiver, Supportive Accommodation Programme—Wellington (Short-term contract)

The Wellington Supportive Accommodation programme provides support for Intellectually Disabled Adults in a shared home. Our houses are in Island Bay and Lyall Bay.

We are currently looking for a caregiver for our Lyall Bay house during the day/evenings for 20–30 hours per week. The role will be a short-term contract for a minimum of one week, with the finishing date dependant on the health of the resident.

The role would mainly include one-on-one personal care, light housekeeping duties and meal preparations. Nursing experience is preferred but not necessary, as full training will be given.

If you are interested in the position and want to request a copy of the relevant job description and an application form, please contact:

Michelle Turner
ph: 04-3838645 or 027-2073450

Applications close 23 June 2008.

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Alcohol and Drug Caseworker, Bridge Programme — Christchurch 

The Salvation Army Christchurch Bridge Programme provides Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation services to clients in residential and outpatient settings.

We have two positions available one role is a permanent 40 hour per week position as part of our stage two intensive treatment team. The other role is a newly created 20 hour per week position as part of stage one treatment preparing clients for transition onto programme.

These exciting opportunities involve providing group programme and individual casework for our Residential/Day Treatment Service. Work will involve providing quality clinical care in a safe, sensitive and culturally appropriate manner within the framework of the Bridge Model of Treatment.

The successful applicant will need to have as a minimum qualification a Weltec Diploma in Alcohol/Drug Studies (or equivalent) with preferable prior experience as an AOD counsellor/caseworker with knowledge of dual diagnosis.

You must be a New Zealand Resident or hold a valid New Zealand work permit to apply for this position

For a job description and application form(s) please contact

The Salvation Army Christchurch Bridge
ph: 03-3384436
Email: Christchurch Bridge

Applications in writing with CV and at least two referees to:

The Director
The Salvation Army Christchurch Bridge
PO Box 9070
Addington, Christchurch

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