Community Ministries Navigator and Programme Facilitator

Location: Kapiti

• Case-management that empowers people through life challenges
• Quality delivery of programmes that uplift and provide personal development.
• Be part of an amazing National Community of Practice

We are looking for a Navigator & Programme Facilitator to support and come alongside people, as they seek improved wellness and life outcomes. Offering advocacy, life skills education, service resources and wider community connection in our Community Ministries at The Salvation Army.

The Key Tasks Are To

• Deliver an empathetic, and responsive service for people, families, and communities
• To grow confidence in people as they manage important issues in their lives
• To refer and broker relationship development with internal and external services that support the achievement of a person's goals
• Promote and facilitate group and individual programmes that deliver identified outcomes
• Work as part of a dynamic local and regional team

Mōu Ake - About You

Our ideal person will:

• Show aroha/compassion, and manaakitanga/care for people
• Easily build whanaungatanga/authentic relationships with people
• Have 2 years of case work/facilitation experience
• Confidently adapt education programmes to be inclusive of different learning styles and capabilities
• Relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, especially people who have experienced trauma/impactful life events
• Understanding of, respect for, and ability to work with The Salvation Army's mission, principles, and Christian ethos

Our Offer To You

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7

Hours of work is part-time 30 hours per week Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:30 pm with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.

The starting hourly rate for this role will be $38.08. This role is covered by pay equity and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years of experience the preferred candidate brings to the role.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles.