Kahukura Financial Mentor
Mō mātou | About us
At Visionwest Community Trust, we believe in creating pathways for whānau to flourish and overcome life’s greatest challenges. Rooted in our values of aroha, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and mana, Visionwest has been supporting communities across New Zealand for over 35 years. We provide essential services in housing, health, training, food support, financial mentoring, and more, with a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families to thrive. Together, we’re on a journey to see communities transformed and futures reimagined through compassion, connection, and action.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Visionwest Kahukura Financial Mentors service is an intensive service aimed at helping clients, families and whānau with multiple and complex needs experiencing (or at risk of experiencing) extreme financial hardship. It is an holistic approach to building financial resilience that acknowledges financial issues are not in isolation of an individual’s wider social needs. The aim is to provide financial intervention, as well as assist people to navigate other services such as health and/or social services. Where specialist support is needed, they will navigate and connect our clients, families and whānau with other services in the community.
Mōu ake | About you
The ideal candidate will have a learning attitude, be proactive and able to manage confidential information appropriately. Flexibility and adaptability will also be important for this role
Skills and attributes we are looking for include:
- At least 2 years experience in front-facing roles supporting whanau with complex needs, including Mental Health and Addictions.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to work within the community and conduct home visits when required.
- Ability to do assessment and intervention planning with goals for change that build on the strengths and resilience of clients, families and n.
- Experience in maintaining detailed case notes that document client progress, interventions, and outcomes in a clear and organised manner.
- Experience in supporting and guiding a journey of financial capability.
- Excellent communication and IT skills.
- Advocacy and negotiation skills with creditors, Work and Income NZ and other government agencies.
- An understanding of community resources for client referrals.
- Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Pasifika cultures.
- Ability in Debt Management and Insolvency.
Nou te rourou | What’s in it for you?
- Training and opportunities to increase your knowledge around financial mentoring.
- Immediate Sick Leave: Start with sick leave entitlement from your first day.
- Dedicated Wellbeing Days: Receive 5 Wellbeing Days each year to recharge and focus on what matters most to you.
- The opportunity to do work with a purpose and make a positive impact on the community through your work.
- If you live in West Auckland, the opportunity of working closer to home.
- Uplifting and supportive team environment.
**You must have the right to work in New Zealand, and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.
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Applications close once the role has been filled.
