Financial Mentor (Budget Advisor)

Aku nui, aku rahi

Kua karaka a Christchurch Methodist Mission

.... nukunuku mai rā e!

• Values based, not for profit organisation
• Passion for supporting people to reach their financial goals
• Two roles – permanent part-time or full time
• Has a long-term commitment to a Tiriti-focussed future

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

CMM is looking for an ethusiatic kaimahi to provide professional financial mentoring, advocacy and education to individuals and families. This role works alongside clients to build financial capability, identify goals to achieve, increase independence and improve wellbeing.

The role also works with Mission staff and external agencies to ensure clients receive coordinated and appropriate support. This will contribute to community financial education through programmes such as MoneyMates.

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

Proven experience and ability to:

• Experience/training in financial mentoring or or other related financial services
• Ideally a relevant qualification or training ideally the FINCAP Introductory Training
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and systems, e.g., benefits system, consumer credit law
• Consideration may also be given to other applicants with relevant experience, knowledge and skills
• A clean, current drivers’ licence is an essential requirement
• Ability to facilitate budgeting workshops to community groups

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

• Supportive Manager and Tīma
• Being part of a fun tīma and a purposeful organisation who help make a difference in our community.
• Work with a Tiriti-inspired organisation that operates an established presence in its field locally, regionally and nationally
• Our employee’s health and wellbeing are important too! All permanent employees have access to $200 (pro-rata based on hours of work) to go towards any costs relating to Mole, Ears, Eyes or Teeth checks.

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 28th of September 2026.

If you need any further information please contact Eve Lafferty – Social Services Manager on [email protected].

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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