Key Worker - Housing First Ōtautahi

Key Worker – Full Time Permanent

Aku nui, aku rahi

Kua karaka a Christchurch Methodist Mission

.... nukunuku mai rā e!

Nāku te rourou | what we bring

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, Te Tai Poutini and Te Tau Ihu.

Housing First Ōtautahi is an important programme being led by the Christchurch Methodist Mission (CMM) in collaboration with Comcare Trust, Emerge Aotearoa and Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT), Christchurch City Mission and Te Whare Roimata.  Housing First supports access to housing and wrap around services to people experiencing long-term homelessness in Christchurch. The programme works toward the goal to make homelessness rare, brief and non-reoccurring.

CMM has a rich history of commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are seeking to build a strong, well-supported Māori and Pacific workforce.  Diversity is important at CMM.

Te Tūnga | the role

As a Key Worker, you will be based largely in the community, supporting kaewa (clients) on their journey and follow them through the steps of engagement and their entry into support services. You will engage individuals to assist with their immediate support needs through a range of intervention options. Walking alongside kaewa as they determine their futures, based on their own choices, and self-determined goals.

In your role you will need exceptional inter-personal skills, patience and empathy to build trusting relationships with Housing First kaewa and their whānau.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

Proven experience and ability to:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in one of the following fields: a qualification in social services, social work, nursing, mental health, occupational therapy, counselling or similar, or relevant proven experience (at least 3 to 5 years)
• Cultural competencies with knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga or have the desire to learn
• A full clean NZ drivers’ licence
• Positivity, flexibility, confidence and compassion with a non-judgemental attitude
• Resilience, with the ability to work in an environment of conflict, chaos or unpredictability
• Ability to maintain professional integrity and self-care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and computer literacy)
• Ability to respond quickly to incidents, quickly risk assess a situation using your own judgement and elevate if necessary
• A passion to work alongside kaewa who have come from a vast range of varied challenging experience throughout their lives.

Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to:

• Be part of a fun, committed, values-based tīma
• We support your health and wellbeing – permanent kaimahi receive $200 annually (pro rata) for costs like mole maps, dental, optometry or audiology
• Work for a kaupapa-driven organisation that genuinely puts people first
• Flexible, whānau-friendly working environment.

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 18 September 2026 (we will be interviewing at applications are received).

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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