Overnight Coordinator - Youth Hub

Christchurch Methodist Mission; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Christchurch Methodist Mission is seeking an Overnight Coordinator for its Youth Hub Housing to ensure safety, support, and continuity of care for young people 16–24 during overnight hours in transitional housing.

The role emphasizes calm emergency response, collaboration with staff, and culturally respectful decision making, with a focus on youth wellbeing and safe, supportive environments.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in emergencies.
• Experience working with young people or in a housing/support role.
• Experience with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, especially Māori and Pacific Peoples, and facilitating culturally relevant decision making.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to CMM services.
• Administrative and computer skills including MS Word, Email, and Database applications.

Responsibilities

• Help provide safety, support, and continuity of care for youth during overnight hours.
• Ensure smooth operation of the service during overnight shifts.
• Collaborate with housing staff to respond to emergencies and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Problem solving

Youth work experience

Diversity & cultural awareness

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Administrative & IT skills

Tools

MS Word

Email

Database applications

Job description

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Nāku te rourou | what we bring

The Christchurch Methodist Mission (CMM) is a social service agency of Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa with responsibility for services throughout Te Patiki Whakatekateka o Waitaha (Canterbury), Te Tai Poutini (West Coast) and Te Tau Ihu (Marlborough Region).

Our kaupapa serves the youngest to oldest members of our community through early childhood education, social work and psychological support in schools and homes, financial mentoring, housing and homelessness services and WesleyCare our home for kaumātua. With over 300 kaimahi we have an amazing amount of skills to help strengthen our communities.

Youth Hub

Youth Hub Housing provides accommodation for young people aged 16 - 24 years who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Our role is to provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can develop the confidence and skills needed to move towards independent living. Our service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Te Tūnga | the role

As an Overnight Coordinator you will help provide safety, support, and continuity of care for our youth while ensuring smooth operation during overnight hours within the transitional housing.

Shift includes:

Nāu te rourou | what you will bring

Successful applicants will have:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in emergencies.
• Experience working with young people or in a housing/support role.
• Experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, in particular Māori and Pacific Peoples and in facilitating and negotiating culturally relevant decision making.
• An understanding of the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to the services offered by CMM.
• Sound administrative and computer skills (MS Word, Email, and Database applications)

Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe | What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work with a Tiriti-inspired organisation that operates an established presence in its field locally, regionally and nationally
• A supportive and welcoming team
• join with us in the hikoi toward anticipated Tiriti-focused outcomes with humility and grace
• Access health and wellbeing support through our wellbeing initiatives
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

Deadline: Wednesday, 16 September 2026

To be eligible for consideration for this role, you must be a NZ citizen or have a current work visa with no restrictions.

If you are looking for casual work where kindness, reliability and common sense matter just as much as experience, we would love to hear from you.