BFC+ Financial Capability Worker — Pacific Communities

Fonua Ola Network Trust; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fonua Ola Network Trust in Auckland is seeking a Building Financial Capability (BFC) Plus Worker to deliver intensive financial capability support, navigation and case management to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

You will assess needs, develop wellbeing and financial capability plans, assist with budgeting and debt management, advocate with agencies and coordinate holistic wraparound services to improve financial wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience with financial capability, budgeting or financial literacy.
• Strong case management and advocacy skills.
• Experience working with individuals and families with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding of Pacific communities and culturally responsive practice.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe service delivery.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking comprehensive assessments to identify strengths, needs and opportunities.
• Developing and implementing wellbeing and financial capability plans.
• Supporting clients with budgeting, debt management and access to services.
• Advocating on behalf of clients with government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating referrals and connecting families to appropriate support services.
• Monitoring progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with community providers and government agencies to support holistic outcomes.

Skills

Financial capability experience

Case management

Advocacy

Communication

Relationship-building

Cultural awareness (Pacific)

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Social Work qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Fonua Ola Network Trust in Auckland is seeking a Building Financial Capability (BFC) Plus Worker to deliver intensive financial capability support, navigation and case management to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

You will assess needs, develop wellbeing and financial capability plans, assist with budgeting and debt management, advocate with agencies and coordinate holistic wraparound services to improve financial wellbeing and independence.