Job Vacancies

Spanish Speaking Cross Cultural Worker (Colombian) 

Refugee Services is looking for a fluent Spanish speaker to work as a Cross Cultural Worker with newly arrived families in the greater Wellington region. It is preferred that the candidate has lived in New Zealand for two years or more.

The work includes helping clients from Colombia resettle in New Zealand and the role includes:

Facilitating communication and understanding between Refugee Services staff, volunteers and other agencies.
Helping refugee clients better understand New Zealand society.
Ensuring appropriate links are made to service providers and within communities.

We are looking for someone who is able to relate to and support people from different cultural and religious backgrounds, and who can work both independently and as part of a team. Car and full license is helpful. A strong focus of the role would be to support women and children in the community.

Refugee background or membership of the Colombian or Latin American community would be strongly preferred.

The position is a fixed-term for 6 months from the start date, and will either be part or full time. The hours will depend on the applicant's ability to work across locations (primarily Lower Hutt and Porirua). There is a possibility for continuation of employment after this date, depending on client arrivals.

You can download the job description here

Or either email Molly Kennedy, the Wellington Coordinator or phone Molly on (04) 805 0312.

To apply for the position please either email your CV with a covering letter to Molly Kennedy or post to:

Refugee Services
PO Box 6828
Wellington 6141

Applications close on Wednesday, 3 February. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday, 8 February 2010.

Volunteering

If you're interested in becoming a Refugee Volunteer Support Worker you can find more information in our How you can help section.

You can read or download our Brochure

Trained community volunteers are key participants in the successful resettlement of refugees. In liasion with the professional staff of Refugee Services, they help provide practical support and establish community linkages during the initial months of resettlement. It's challenging work, involving commitment and responsibility...but it can also bring great rewards.

You can make a difference....

"I would recommend this volunteer programme to anyone who is interested in making a difference. It is a life-changing and humbling journey that empowers people to step outside their comfort zones. It is the small acts we make in our daily lives that create a massive shift in the world." Rachel...Volunteer