Community Services Specialist Taituarā a Hāpori - Sustaining Tenancies

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. The Methodist Mission – Invercargill, South Island About Sustaining Tenancies Sustaining Tenancies provides support to individuals and whānau who need help to sustain their tenancies and address any issues which put their tenancy at risk. Methodist Mission Southern is an innovative social justice agency based in Dunedin delivering this service through Otago and Southland. About the Role We are looking for a Community Services SpecialistTaituarā a Hāpori to support our community in Waihōpai Invercargill and Southland The core elements of this work are: Privileging the individual and whānau voice and choices A focus on skills development, accessing community resources and knowledge-building The use of evidence-backed tools To be successful in this role you will be An independent worker who is self-motivated and passionate about helping to prevent homelessness and focussed on building the skills and resilience of individuals and whānau in the service. You will have Excellent communication and reporting skills High level of computer competency Excellent time management and interpersonal skills Experience with client led solutions using the client voice to achieve positive outcomes Connections into diverse communities in Southland Experience in education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, legal or advocacy services, tenancy services, property management, and community networking would be advantageous. What’s in it for you Have the opportunity to establish community networks that support individual’s or whānau at housing risk Ongoing Training and development in Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) Be supported by a wellbeing employer providing: An Employee Assistance Programme (counselling) Tailored Professional Learning and Development 15 days sick leave a year with no waiting periodProvide flexible and whānau-friendly working arrangements where possible 2 yearly contribution to vision or hearing tests Shortlisting will be based on the demonstrated ability to meet the person specification and will be sent an Application for Employment prior to interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr