Community Ministries Assistant

The Salvation Army; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salvation Army leave (additional)

Free confidential counselling

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Medical insurance with Southern Cross

TSA discount card

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Hawke's Bay is seeking a Community Ministries Food Logistics Worker to support food distribution and storage for those in need. This permanent part-time role (16 hours per week) involves collecting and delivering items from donors, recording donations, and helping run the food bank.

You will work with a small team, lift items safely, and use Microsoft Office. The role includes onsite parking and access to wellbeing supports.

Qualifications

• Be great on the computer, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be able to lift and load heavy items safely.
• Able to work co-operatively in a team environment.
• Be hard working and focused.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, recording and storing donated and purchased food.
• Assisting with the running and stocking of food bank.
• Ensuring food bank areas are clean and tidy.
• Basic office administration.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork

Communication

Hardworking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Community Ministries Food Logistics Worker

• Make a difference
• No two days are the same
• Help move food, hope and care through our community

About the Business:

We are a small and friendly staff team doing our best to make a difference in our community. We operate under the values of The Salvation Army to be connected, compassionate, innovative and courageous in all that we do. Onsite is our church, Community Ministries and a Family Store. We run a foodbank 2 afternoons a week and network with other community based organisations.

About the Role:

A vital part of a team that offers service to community members experiencing food insecurity.

The Food Logistics Worker is responsibe for:

• The collection and delivery of items from donors, corporate partners and partner organisations to the Community Ministries Centre
• Ensuring that food is collected, stored and resdistributed safely, effectively and in a timely fashion

What will your responsibilities be:

• Receiving, recording and storing donated and purchased food
• Assisting with the running and stocking of food bank
• Ensuring food bank areas are clean and tidy
• Basic office administration

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be great on the computer, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Be able to lift and load heavy items safely
• Able to work co-operatively in a team environment
• Be hard working and focused
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Free onsite parking

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is permanent part time andhours worked will be 16 per week, with the opportunity for additional hours to cover staff absences. The hours of work will be Tuesday 9-12, Weds and Thurs 9 - 2.30pm, Fri 9-12.

The starting salary for this role will be $24,876 (16 hrs pw)

The starting hourly rate for this role will be $29.90

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves workplaces thrive with diversity.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.