Pathways to Employment Cross Cultural Worker

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Red Cross Full time
Posted: 18/08/2023

Closing Date: 04/09/2023

Job Type:
Casual

Location:
Christchurch

Job Category:
Community Services and Development

About the New Zealand Red Cross


We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice principles of equal employment opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment and ways of working.

We're committed to diversity and inclusion and have an active Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori, and Green Team.


Pathways to Employment Cross Culture Worker - Somali Speaker

Refugee Settlement Christchurch

Casual position available


We have an exciting opportunity for a Cross Cultural Worker to provide the bridge between Red Cross staff, local employers and former refugees through both linguistic support and cultural knowledge.


The main objectives of this role are:

  • Provision of linguistic support to former refugees in their communication with the Red Cross team, employers and other stakeholders.
  • Work with the team to support and facilitate former refugees as they develop career plans and gain knowledge and understanding of the NZ employment landscape.
  • Work with the team to ensure that appropriate and effective links are made with employers and/or learning providers.
  • Advocacy on behalf of clients as appropriate.
  • Are fluent in Somali and English.
  • Can provide competent and accurate cross language support both verbally and written.
  • Have relevant and proven former employment.
  • Have knowledge of confidentiality and privacy act practices.
  • Have knowledge and experience of the refugee journey and resettlement experience.
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A recent copy of CV/Resume:

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Cover Letter:

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Passport:

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Right to Work ( If Not NZ Citizen)


You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, **Applications close at 05:00 Pm on 04 September 2023.


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