Family Worker Part Time - Mana Ake Kaimahi

Based in Christchurch (servicing North Canterbury):

• Part time 

• .5 FTE (20 Hours per week)

• Wednesday/Thursday, hours negotiable

• Based in Christchurch (Te Korowai office, Home of Presbyterian Support Upper South Island) - servicing primarily Kaiapoi based kura.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi I About the role

This position supports the Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow initiative. It has a particular focus on providing early intervention for children, whānau and schools, when children are experiencing challenges that are impacting their wellbeing and mental health.

Servicing primarily Kaiapoi based schools however can include Clarkville and Pegasus Schools.

The role offers stimulating and rewarding work, it provides an opportunity to contribute to strengthening tamariki, whānau and the community.

He aha te matou e tuku atu ki a koe I What we can offer you

• An opportunity to make a difference, working with a range of cultures within New Zealand
• Work with highly passionate people
• Up to date I.T. systems
• A safe, healthy and supportive work environment
• A people focused culture (he tangata, he tangata, he tangata)
• Flexible working policies
• Medical Insurance Cover
• Extra leave entitlements like Birthday and Whānau Leave!
• EAP and employee benefits programmes (www.myboost.co.nz)

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? I Who is an ideal applicant?

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Have demonstrated experience working with a similar client base and an understanding of the range of opportunities and challenges influencing this group
• Hold a relevant qualification (i.e. Bachelor of Social Work) and professional registration (desirable)
• Have excellent communication skills and a strong ability to develop relationships
• Have an openess to and enjoyment of differences in values, beliefs, and cultural practices
• Live and embody the PSUSI values in their mahi: Aroha, Whakawhanaungatanga, Tikanga, Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga
• Embrace their cultural journey and be keen to use and upskill in their Te Reo skills and capability
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Be willing and excited to work with many cultures including Māori from any Iwi
• Demonstrate an ethusiasm for working with young people
• Have knowledge and understanding of young pople including the opportunities and challenges they may face
• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
• Highly developed communication, organisational and time management skills
• Have sound computer skills including email, internet, Microsoft applications and the ability to learn database systems
• Demonstrate professional boundaries and the ability to manage confidential information with responsibility and integrity
• Sensitivity to and acceptance of people's different values, belief and experience
• Full clean drivers licence
• Pass a Police Vet - Children's Worker
• This role will attract SW Pay Equity for a successful candidate who meets the criteria within this equity framework

Ko wai mātou I Who we are

Presbyterian Support aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help to build safer, stronger, more connected families and communities. This includes supporting older people to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections as they age and helping tamariki, teens and families to learn, grow and thrive.

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi & Hakatere).

Nau mai, Haere Mai - Apply now!

Does this sound like the ideal role for you? If you match the above criteria and are committed to working in the social services sector, apply now! 

Please provide a cover letter and CV with your application.

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If you are interested please apply now as we will be short listing applications for interviews as they are received.

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Applications close end of day, Monday 30th March 2026.