Migrant Worker Welfare Liaison Specialist

Niwa; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BioGiene seeks a Migrant Worker Welfare Liaison Coordinator to support Timorese AEWV workers arriving in New Zealand. The role combines welfare, administrative duties, and cultural liaison to ensure successful settlement and integration.

You will coordinate accommodation, transport, and travel, while maintaining compliance and delivering timely reports to management. Strong English and Tetun skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Tetun (written and verbal).
• Experience with migrant, international, or culturally diverse workforces.
• Practical experience in NZ meat/food industry cleaning, hygiene, or processing environments.
• Strong administration, record management and compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accommodation, transport, travel arrangements and settlement support for workers relocating to NZ.
• Act as liaison between AEWV workers, BioGiene, immigration advisors and government agencies.
• Provide welfare, pastoral care and confidential support to workers.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports for management.
• Assist with onboarding, training and cultural integration activities.

Skills

English–Tetun fluency

Migrant worker welfare

Stakeholder coordination

Administration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Tourism, Hospitality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

BioGiene seeks a Migrant Worker Welfare Liaison Coordinator to support Timorese AEWV workers arriving in New Zealand. The role combines welfare, administrative duties, and cultural liaison to ensure successful settlement and integration.

You will coordinate accommodation, transport, and travel, while maintaining compliance and delivering timely reports to management. Strong English and Tetun skills are essential.