Homeless Outreach Advisor

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.

Ōtepoti Dunedin really is one of the world’s great small cities. We’re a small city with a big town vibe. We’re a place where greeting strangers is socially expected and helping each other is just what we do. We’re visionary, creating cutting edge industries through technology and the health sector to create jobs, careers and lifestyles. Everyone who lives here recognises the special characteristics that make Otepoti Dunedin the place we want to live and call home.

The opportunity

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Homeless Outreach Advisor to join our team! In this position you will provide an innovative and inclusive service that provides pathways for those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness (Taumai) and supporting them towards their wellbeing and housing aspirations.

This position will focus on

• Play a key role in delivering the strategic priorities of council as they pertain to Taumai in our city.
• Actively build relationships/rapport with Taumai who are persistently rough sleeping, street begging or living in uninhabitable environments such as cars. Kaimahi will utilise a range of approaches and tools to support and motivate Taumai on a journey towards their housing and social aspirations while ensuring all interactions are culturally appropriate.
• Act as a link between Taumai, Council, agencies and service providers.
• Support the homelessness programme of work as outlined in the Ōtepoti Dunedin Housing Plan (2022) current Implementation Plan noting that this may change or alter over time.

Ideally you will have

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, community development, social or community leadership or equivalent knowledge.
• 10+ years’ experience in relationship management with a focus on communication skills across a range of audiences.
• Current class 1 motor vehicle license.

In addition to the above you will have good communication and people management skills. While having the ability to prioritise and adapt to a changing day-to-day working environment.

What we offer

• 5 weeks annual leave + additional long service leave after qualifying periods.
• Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave.
• Superannuation (after 6 months of service) + free annual flu vaccinations and eye checks every 2 years.
• More information of our benefits can be found here DCC careers | Supportive team environment
• Benefits

Salary range: $86,428 to $101,680

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.

Job Details

Reference #

Posted on

27 May 2026

Closes on

10 Jun 2026 17:00

Location(s)

Civic Centre

Expertise

Community Development & Events, Customer Service

Work type(s)

Permanent Full Time

Benefits

Salary/Compensation

Additional superannuation

Career development

Secondment and promotion opportunities

Work/Life balance

Five weeks annual leave, additional paid parental leave, wellbeing support

Make a difference

Support our ambitious carbon zero goals