Vacancies at DCM
We occasionally have exciting opportunities to be involved in supporting whānau on the journey to sustainable housing and wellbeing.
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:
- Kaiārahi (Team Leader) to join our Piki Te Kaha team, where you’ll mentor and coach a group of Kaimahi (staff), while collaborating with other organisations in the sector and within the Housing First initiative. You will play a key role in fostering and maintaining a positive organisational culture by guiding, coaching, and modelling strong leadership.
A qualification in Social Work is required for this role.
You will need excellent rapport-building skills, be non-judgmental, highly organised and a a role model for effective whānau-centric practice and leadership. 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 flexibility of work hours, 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. If you would like to experience such a day, please have a look at our film clip below or here: https://youtu.be/Q4zpD6xk4rU?si=7OSA7ZF2fVj1d-2r and visit our website – https://www.dcm.org.nz/ – for some inspiring stories.
You can find the full job description HERE.
To apply, please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter (stating the role you are applying for) to HR@dcm.org.nz.
- Kaimahi (staff) to join our Aro Mai Housing First team. This role work within DCM’s Piki te Kaha Pou and 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.
A qualification in Social Work is required for this role.
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.
The Piki te Kaha Pou provides a range of home and community-based services that support the long-term wellbeing of whānau who may be impacted by a range of factors, including mental health, addictions, chronic homelessness and/or trauma. Services within the Piki te Kaha Pou utilise a range of approaches and tools to support and motivate whānau on a journey towards their housing and social aspirations.
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. If you would like to experience such a day, please have a look at our film clip below or here: https://youtu.be/Q4zpD6xk4rU?si=7OSA7ZF2fVj1d-2r and visit our website – https://www.dcm.org.nz/ – for some inspiring stories.
You can find the full job description HERE.
To apply, please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter (stating the role you are applying for) to HR@dcm.org.nz.