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:

Kaiārahi Piki te Kaha (Team Leader - Aro Mai Housing First)

We are seeking a qualified and registered Social Worker to join our Aro Mai Housing First team, where you will lead and mentor a group of Kaimahi (staff) who work directly with whānau to help them transition from homelessness into housing. You will provide guidance and support to your team as they offer intensive wraparound services, conduct regular home visits, and ensure whānau are able to sustain their tenancy.

Additionally, you will collaborate with other organisations within the sector and the Housing First initiative, playing a key role in fostering a positive organisational culture and modelling strong leadership.

If you are interested in either of these roles please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

The job descriptions for this role can be found here: Kaiārahi - Aro Mai Housing First Job Description

Kaimahi Piki Te Ora (Social Worker)

We are looking for a qualified and registered social worker to join the Piki te Ora Pou. This service focuses on building relationships with individuals through assertive outreach and duty/triage/assessment services. You will need to be able to quickly assess needs, strengths, risks, and create individual case plans and provide support to address urgent and immediate needs.

If you are interested in this role please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

The job descriptions for this roles can be found here: Kaimahi Piki te Ora Job Description

Kaimahi Aro Mai Housing First - (Social Worker)

The successful applicant for this role will be a qualified and registered social worker, the 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.

Please note that one of these positions is located in Lower Hutt.

If you are interested in either of these roles please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

The job descriptions for these roles can be found here: Kaimahi Aro Mai Housing First Job Description

Kaimahi Noho Pai - (Social Worker)

The successful applicant for this role will be a qualified and registered social worker, the role involves working directly with vulnerably-housed whānau, supporting them to stay housed, and to thrive. Kaimahi Noho Pai work with whānau to address their health concerns, live adequately on their income and manage their debt, and to connect to their whānau and other supports.

If you are interested in this role please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

If you have any questions about this role, please contact HR@dcm.org.nz

The job description for this role can be found here: Kaimahi Noho Pai Job Description