Become part of one of Auckland's most innovative social service agencies and make a positive
difference to the Auckland community!
The Auckland City Mission provides a range of social and health services to
marginalized Aucklanders including the homeless, elderly, families in crisis, people with dependencies and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Information on our services can be found in the drop-down menu under Service Information.
At the Auckland City Mission, we are always on the look-out for exceptional individuals to join our
professional multi-disciplinary team in providing powerful advocacy and excellent service to Auckland's most marginalised.
Detailed below are the
various positions for each of our services and whether there is a current vacancy.
If you believe you can contribute to the Mission with your skills, experience and personality, and have a desire to work in a challenging and rewarding position, please email us your CV, cover letter* and any other relevant information.
*Your cover letter should specifically outline:
• which position you're interested in (e.g. Relief A&D Professional)
• why you're interested in that position
• why you think you would be suitable for that position
• where you heard about the vacancy
Applications can also be faxed to 09 303 9305 or posted to:
Employment
Auckland City Mission
Freepost 1129
PO Box 5352, Wellesley St
AUCKLAND
There are no closing dates - current vacancies are open until filled, so get your CV in
quickly!
We will endeavour to respond to your application within 2 weeks.
SOCIAL DETOX POSITIONS
You will work as part of a small team working with clients withdrawing from alcohol and drugs in our 10 bed
residential facility. These positions offer you access to the expertise of an experienced multi-disciplinary team and a supportive, professional environment in
which to extend your interest, knowledge & experience in the A&D field.
The Position
The Role
The Person
Current Vacancies
Alcohol & other Drug Professional
7.30am - 3.30pm
3pm - 11pm
The shifts rotate on a weekly basis.
• Assume full responsibility for running of the Detox Centre during his/her shift.
• Complete all clinical work with the clients.
• Ensure that administrative work and infection control are completed.
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• Qualifications and/or experience in the A&D field required
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Self-motivation
• Organised
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to cover all shifts of the position, which rotate on a weekly basis.
• Full drivers license and ability to drive manual van
are desirable
Yes, vacancies
Part-time (Weekends)
Yes, vacancies
Full-time (Mon-Fri)
Alcohol & Other Drug Support Worker
7am - 3.30pm
3pm - 11pm
11pm - 7am
The night shift is a solo shift. There is a telephone support provided by senior staff member at night.
The shifts rotate on a weekley basis.
• Provides support (administrative and clinical) to the duty AOD Professional .
• Ensure that the service's environment meets the required infection control, hazards management and maintenance standards.
• Ensure that the service is well stocked with the required groceries (food and non-food)
• Support care work qualifications and / or ezperience required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Self-motivation
• Organised
• Excellent communication skills • Would suit someone interested in developing their career in the AOD field. • Ability to cover all shifts of the position, which rotate on
a weekly basis. • Full drivers license and ability to drive manual van are required.
HOMELESSNESS POSITIONS
You will work as part of a small multi-disciplinary team working with homeless clients and roughsleepers. These
positions offer you access to the expertise of an experienced multi-disciplinary team and a supportive, professional environment in which to extend your interest, knowledge and experience with marginalized people.
Position and Status
The Role
The Person
Current Vacancies
Homeless Worker
Day times
Supporting the homeless/ roughsleepers into employment, accomodation and new ways of living
• providing advice, support & assistance
• making & maintaining contact with roughsleepers
• assessing their needs & working towards appropriate solutions
• Relevant qualification
• Ability to engage and build relationships with those living on the street
• Mature, non-judgmental, resilient & practical
• Drivers license
• Experience working with people with complex needs preferred
Yes, vacancies
Street Contact Worker
20hrs/week, late night, early morning and weekend
• Assisting the most vulnerable rough sleepers & street users within the CBD to access services & accommodation
relevant to their needs
• providing advice, support & assistance • making & maintaining contact with roughsleepers
• assessing their needs & working towards appropriate solutions
Ability to engage and build relationships with those living on the street " Ability to work independently & in a
team " Mature, non-judgmental, resilient & practical " Good verbal & written communication skills " Drivers license " Experience in similar field of work/client group
preferred
No vacancies
Drop In Worker
Mon - Fri: 5:30pm -9:30pm
Weekend:
Full days
• Greeting and interacting with clients
• Performing reception duties
• Managing the environment
• Supervising Drop in Assistants and volunteers
• An interest in working with the homeless/rough sleepers
• Ability to relate to people from all walks of life
Yes, vacancies
Drop In
Assistant
Mon - Fri:
5:30 pm - 9:30pm
Weekend:
Full days
• Assisting Drop in Worker with serving food & drinks
• Interacting with clients
• General cleaning
• Physically fit
• Ability to relate to people from all walks of life
SOCIAL WORK POSITIONS You will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team providing services for our clients both in the
community and for clients who come to the Mission for services. These positions offer you the opportunity to work with an
extremely varied client base; a combination of onsite and community work; access to the expertise of an experienced
multi-disciplinary team; a supportive, professional environment in which to extend your social services knowledge &
experience.
Position and Status
The Position
The Person
Current Vacancies
General
Social Worker
Full-time (40 hours/week)
The Social Worker will interview clients who come to the Mission requesting food and/or other support as well as visiting
clients in the community. The role includes coordinating Mission services for clients using any of our services, such as Social Detoxification, and/or services for the homeless/rough sleepers
and advocating for Mission clients with other social welfare work.
Previous social work experience including experience delivering community-based care
is required. A full driver’s license is essential.
Yes, vacancies
Alcohol & Drug Community Social Worker
Day time
Same as above, with a focus on the needs of A&D clients in the community and in our residential Social Detoxification
Program
Qualifications and/or experience in the A&D field, Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology or Counseling
This part-time position is available for an experienced Practice Nurse. You will take an active role in the set up and
delivery of nursing services at our brand new GP practice. In collaboration with General Practitioners, social work and management teams, you will ensure the provision of excellent medical
services to the clients of the Mission.
Practice Nurse with at least 5 years post registration experience and currently registered. The position requires:
• An intimate understanding of how a GP Practice operates
• Ability to fully support our doctors
• Ability to work independently by running variety of health screening programmes and providing quality nursing services
to our clients
• Must be a competent computer user
• MedTech 32 experience is an advantage
Yes, vacancies
Medical
Receptionist
Full time (40 hours/week)
Duties will include:
• Client meet and greet
• Answering phones, arranging appointments and entering client’s details in the database
• Assisting in general reception duties and office responsibilities as required
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills are required
• Ability to maintain professional relationships
• Any experience with administrative, reception or clerical support
• Must be a competent computer user
• MedTech 32 experience is an advantage
No vacancies
Office
Administrator
Full time
• Administrative services to the Support Services Manager
• Reporting and monitoring of sales and assets
• Fixed asset purchasing
• Health and Safety monitoring
• Coordination of lease agreements and service contracts
• Admin support to opportunity shops and management team
• Excellent English skills
• Initiative
• Ability to liaise with staff and customers
• Current drivers license
• Strong computer skills
• Previous office experience is essential
No vacancies
Personal Assistant
Full time
• Strong administrative support to the management team
• Diary management
• Coorespondence
• Minute taking and meeting preparation
• Coordination of computer and security systems
• Involvement in some exciting projects!
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Skills to work as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Strong computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Full drivers license
No vacancies
Intake Worker
Day times
• General reception and administration duties
• Conducting screening assessments for those wanting to use our services
• Busy, face-paced sometimes chaotic environment with lots of variety
• Receptionist or customer service experience
• Ability to relate to people from all walks of life
• Can-do attitude
• Non-judgmental, resilient & practical
• Preference will be given to someone with social services experience/ knowledge
No vacancies
Crisis Care Receptionist
Full-time
(Split between
Otahuhu & Hobson Street offices)
8am - 4.30pm
Key responsibilities include:
• Greeting clients, visitors, and donors
• Telephone reception
• Data entry
• General office responsibilities
This key role requires an organized and positive person who is flexible, enjoys a challenge and has the ability to work with a wide range of people.
Computer skills
and excellent written and spoken English language skills are required. Reception/ office management experience is preferred.
No vacancies
Admin Assistant
Day times
• General Administration duties with a focus on asset maintenance
• organizing repairs, WOFs, registration etc
• contracting and following up trades people
• ensuring other assets are organized and stock is available
• other admin duties
• reception duties
• Administration experience
• MS Office skills
• Full driver's license
• An eye for detail
• A "can do" attitude
Detailed below are the
various positions for each of our services and whether there is a current vacancy. 
SOCIAL DETOX POSITIONS