[b][size=4]Tumuaki / Community Ministries Manager[/size][/b] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Join an international faith-based movement committed to caring for people, transforming lives, and reforming society[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Bring your strategic leadership and management skills to lead our growing social services and community-focussed team in Rotorua[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Support the integration of Tiriti-based practice with a focus on improving outcomes for Māori[/font][/li][/ul][/ml] [b][font="Arial"]About The Salvation Army[/font][/b] [font="Arial"]The Salvation Army has been transforming lives since 1865. We work in over 130 countries, coordinated by our International Headquarters in London and we are a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. The Army has over 3,000 officers and employees in Aotearoa New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa and is recognised as a high value employer. The mission of The Salvation Army in Aotearoa New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.[/font] [b][font="Arial"]Tā mātou mahi / About Rotorua Corps and Community Ministries[/font][/b] [font="Arial"]We offer a wide range of services to the community including practical assistance, kai, social work support, financial mentoring, transitional housing, te reo Māori classes, chaplaincy, and a range of other supportive programmes and connections. Located on the same site, we have our Community Ministries team (social services), the Family Store (recycling used clothes and household items), and our corps/church-based programmes.[/font] [b][font="Arial"]Mō te tūranga – About the role[/font][/b] [font="Arial"]We are looking for an experienced and strategic leader and manager, with a proven history of making a difference in their engagement with people in need of support, with whānau, staff and other key stakeholders.[/font] [font="Arial"]You will lead our Community Ministries (CM) team to safely and effectively respond to the needs in our community by:[/font] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Managing, supporting and developing the team[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Overseeing service/mission delivery and all day-to-day CM operations[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Strengthening community relationships and partnerships[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Providing financial management, quality management, contract monitoring and reporting[/font][/li][/ul][/ml] [font="Arial"]We are committed to protecting and enabling the rights, interests, and aspirations of whānau Māori in alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and creating relationships that will support us to do that well. Your leadership will be important to ensure culture safety and mana-enhancing practice throughout every aspect of our mission and ministry in Rotorua.[/font] [font="Arial"]With The Salvation Army you will get the chance to make a real and positive impact in the lives of many people. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hard-working team and work with a faith-based organisation who have served the community of Rotorua since 1897.[/font] [font="Arial"]This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm), based at the The Salvation Army Mission Centre, Amohia Street, Rotorua.[/font] [font="Arial"]Salary range: $74,000-$84,000[/font] [b][font="Arial"]He kōrero mōu – About you[/font][/b] [font="Arial"]Key requirements:[/font] [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Relevant health/social service/management qualifications[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Minimum of 5 years working in social services/health[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Outstanding networking/relationship management experience[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Knowledge of local community providers and marae/iwi/hapū connections[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Change management experience[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Understanding of, respect for, and ability to work with The Salvation Army's mission, principles, and Christian ethos[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]An understanding of the needs of people in the Rotorua community, and a strong desire to improve the social and economic wellbeing of people[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Ability to understand and relate to people from a diverse range of backgrounds with sensitivity, care and patience[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Strong cultural competency and experience in Tiriti-based leadership[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]Very highly developed written and oral communication skills[/font][/li][li indent=0 align=left][font="Arial"]A clean, full New Zealand drivers’ licence[/font][/li][/ul][/ml] [font="Arial"]Applicants for this position will need to have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.[/font] [font="Arial"]All employment offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory Ministry of Justice clearance/Police Check.[/font] [b][font="Arial"]Contact information[/font][/b] [font="Arial"]Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 25 November 2022 [/font] [font="Arial"]Applications to: Captain Hana Seddon Position description: Attached[/font] [font="Arial"]P: 0272773777[/font] [font="Arial"]E: hana.seddon@salvationarmy.org.nz[/font] [font="Arial"]The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society – all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.[/font] [font="Arial"]The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.[/font] [font="Arial"]The Salvation Army is committed to cultural diversity, and in Aotearoa New Zealand, our Tiriti partnership.[/font] [font="Arial"]The Salvation Army is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people, including children, and upholding their rights to protection from abuse and/or neglect.[/font]