Are you passionate about strengthening food security for whanau and communities? Do you thrive on developing and implementing collaborative strategies? Are you a natural leader who can inspire and engage others to drive systemic change? About the Business: The Salvation Army's Community Ministries centres around Aotearoa support people and whanau with kai and food security initiatives, financial mentoring, life skills, parenting courses, social work, youth development and more. About the Role: Te Kai Makona is The Salvation Army's framework to enable us to reach our vision that we are places of support and connection, that strengthen food security for whanau and communities. Te Kai Makona has 3 key pillars: Better supporting people and whanau experiencing hardship through strengthening our food provisionsStrengthening food security for whanau and communities through food security initiativesAddressing the root causes of food insecurity.This leadership role will involve working with the Community Ministries teams and other stakeholders to develop and implement a regional strategy that enables The Salvation Army to realise the vision of Te Kai Makona. You will also work alongside Community Ministry Managers and staff to support each Centre to realise Te Kai Makona, while representing The Salvation Army and collaborating with key regional food security stakeholders. What will your responsibilities be: Lead the development and implementation of a regional strategy to realise Te Kai Makona across The Salvation Army in Auckland.Support Community Ministries across Auckland with the development of their Te Kai Makona strategies.Engage and maintain effective working relationships with key regional food security stakeholders, including promoting Te Kai Makona and identifying opportunities for partnering and collaboration.Work with the Food Security team to build staff capability in Te Kai Makona through coaching, education, networking and resource support.Our ideal candidate will: Be passionate and knowledgeable about strengthening food security and building strong communities.Have proven experiencing in creating and executing collaborative plans or strategies.Have proven experience in managing and implementing large projects.Have exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence across diverse groups.Be a motivated self-starter, able to work independently.Be committed to honouring Te Tiriti.An understanding of, respect for, and ability to work with The Salvation Army's mission, principles and Christian ethos.Our offer to you: Work with supportive and passionate teamsProfessional Development opportunitiesDiscounted Medical Insurance with Southern CrossTSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeingSubsidised flu vaccinationsFlexible working arrangementsCandidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society' This role is part time for a fixed term of two years, and hours worked will be between 16-20 per week. The two-year term may be extended depending on funding availability and the success of this new position. The starting salary for this role will fall between $65,750 and $85,000 pro-rata. We look forward to receiving your application. The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr