Vacancies at DCM

We currently have multiple roles open across our organisation.

DCM has a supportive and friendly culture with a reputation for working on some of the biggest issues in Wellington, supporting people to break the cycle of homelessness and find recovery, wholeness and reconnection.

A day in the life of a DCM kaimahi (staff member) is diverse, interesting, energising, and extremely satisfying. If you would like to experience such a day, please have a look at our film clip here.

The roles we have open are as follows:

- Kaimahi Kaitūhono (Connector)

DCM is Wellington’s leading social service supporting people experiencing homelessness, particularly those who are rough sleeping or without shelter. Our mana-enhancing approach empowers people to achieve their housing and social aspirations. We are a supportive, values-driven team with a strong reputation for working alongside highly marginalised communities to break cycles of homelessness, reduce harm, reconnect with culture, and thrive.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate professional with experience working alongside disabled people, whānau, and vulnerable communities. You will bring strong relationship-building skills, knowledge of community development and inclusive practice, and the ability to collaborate effectively with partners. Excellent communication, problem-solving, organisation, and adaptability are essential, as is confidence with administrative systems and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Based within Hauora services, the Kaimahi Kaitūhono role supports the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) approach. Working in a whānau-led way, the Kaitūhono acts as an ally—supporting navigation, planning, and connection rather than direct service delivery. You will work alongside whānau to identify strengths and aspirations, build meaningful community connections, and support independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

You can read a full Kaimahi Kaitūhono job description HERE.

Please apply online here. Applications will be open until 15 February 2026. We may contact people for discussions or interviews ahead of the closing date.

- Kaimahi Poipoia (AOD Counsellor)

Are you someone who is solutions-focused, creative, willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to see people thrive? Do you have an AOD qualification, are DAPAANZ registered, and are looking for a job where you can support some of Wellington’s most marginalised to achieve greater wellbeing in life? A day in the life at DCM is diverse, interesting, energising, and extremely satisfying. If that sounds like you, then keep reading!

DCM is the leading social service working with people experiencing homelessness in Wellington – particularly those who are rough sleeping or without shelter. Our mission is to provide mana-enhancing services to empower these people to reach their housing and social aspirations. We have a supportive and fun team who have a reputation for assisting the most marginalised to break the cycle of homelessness, reduce harms associated with addiction, reconnect with culture, and thrive.

A significant number of people we work with misuse substances and can have mental health disorders. The Kaimahi Poipoia plays an important part in addressing those addictions to help them thrive in all aspects of life. The role, which sits within our Te Awatea Service, involves facilitating a harm reduction programme, providing 1:1 counselling, completing comprehensive assessments and referrals for rehab, and case management with people who are experiencing a moderate to severe addiction. The Te Awatea service is a non-compulsion service – all of those who are supported by the Kaimahi Poipoia are choosing to engage in whatever way they are able.

The Kaimahi Poipoia works alongside kaimahi and kaiāwhina in DCM’s other services, including Toro Atu (Outreach), Te Pae Manaaki Tangata (duty), Aro Mai Housing First and Noho Pai (Sustaining Tenancies) services. The Te Awatea team includes kaiāwhina (peer workers with lived experience of addiction) and a counsellor.

This role requires the person to have an AOD qualification, DAPAANZ registration, and proven relevant work experience, ideally with some knowledge around dual diagnosis.

You will also need excellent rapport-building skills, be non-judgmental, highly organised, and a good team player. We welcome people whose lived experiences have brought them to this mahi. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Māori is essential. Due to the nature of the job, a driver’s license is also essential.

You can apply online here. Applications will be open until Friday 2 February 2026. We may contact people for discussions or interviews ahead of the closing date.

- Social Workers

Are you someone who is solutions-focused, creative, and willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to see people thrive? Are you looking for a job where you can support some of Wellington’s most marginalised to achieve greater wellbeing in life? 

We are looking for social workers to join the:

• Piki te Kaha Pou - Aro Mai Housing First, Wellington Office -This role involves working directly with whānau to move them from homelessness into housing, then providing intensive wraparound support and regular home visits to ensure they sustain their tenancy.

• Piki te Kaha Pou - Aro Mai Housing First, Hutt Office -This role involves working directly with whānau to move them from homelessness into housing, then providing intensive wraparound support and regular home visits to ensure they sustain their tenancy.

• Piki te Ora Pou - Noho Pai, Wellington Office - This role involves working with our housed Whānau to help them maintain their tenancies.

A qualification in Social Work is required for these roles. 

You will need excellent rapport-building skills, be non-judgmental, highly organised and a good team player. Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential.

We acknowledge that the work we do is intensive and therefore believe strongly in a good work/life balance, on-going training, and supervision. DCM offers unlimited sick leave and is committed to employee wellbeing. 

A day in the life of a DCM kaimahi is diverse, interesting, energising, and extremely satisfying. For more information about our work have a look around our website and check out these stories of our staff and the whānau we work with.

You can find the full Piki te Kaha Social Worker job description HERE.

You can find the full Piki te Ora Social Worker job description HERE.

If you are interested in applying for a role with us, please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter at HR@dcm.org.nz