Chaplain (SASH Housing)

About of the Business:

Salvation Army Social Housing (SASH) is a registered Community Housing Provider currently providing housing for over 500 whanau. Our aim that all SASH Whanau have a warm, dry and safe place to live within a caring community.

What will your responsibilities be:

• To contribute to the overall mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand of "Caring for People, Transforming Lives, and Reforming Society, through God's Power.
• This role will do this by providing emotional, spiritual, and relational support to whanau and staff within Salvation Army Social Housing (SASH), fostering a sense of wellbeing, dignity, and hope.
• The Chaplain contributes to building a positive community culture within the village and supports whanau/tenants in sustaining their housing, personal wellbeing, and faith journeys.
• The chaplain will be pro-active in seeking innovative ways to deepen SAH's missional impact.
• This is to be done in conjunction with maintaining a healthy relationship with the local corps for best missional outcomes for our whanau.
• Attend planning days, staff meetings and training.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Completion of the Foundations for Chaplaincy course or equivalent immediately on starting if haven't already done so.
• Relevant pastoral care, theology, or social service qualifications (preferred).
• Be willing to complete further training if required.
• Experience in or understanding of the work of social agencies and their impact/ support of Whanau in Community Housing.
• Demonstrated experience in providing emotional or spiritual support
• Ability to work respectfully across diverse cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to respond compassionately in crisis situations
• Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
• Commitment to The Salvation Army's mission and Christian values
• Ministry of Justice vetting response satisfactory to The Salvation Army will be required.
• Ability to relate to people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Ability to interpret complex information.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and schedule work
• Taking initiative where required.
• Ability to influence others.
• Sympathetic towards the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July 
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

Hour of work: Permanent/Part time and 30 hours to be worked 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $29.00 per hour and $35.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

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.