Children and Youth Development AdvisorAre you passionate about seeing tamariki and rangatahi encountering God and growing in their character and leadership development?Do you have social work expertise you could use to guide and support The Salvation Army's Social Mission to build care and development of tamariki and rangatahi into their service delivery?Are you an advocate for the voices and needs for the next generation?Can you foster strategic partnerships and cultivate robust networks across The Salvation Army, relevant goverment departments, and external agencies?Are you excited by the idea of working with the Next Gen Team to support The Salvation Army to prioritise the next generations in all that they do?
About the Next Gen Team:The Salvation Army has committed to: prioritise the next generations, fostering lifelong followers of Jesus who pursue holiness and social change.
The Aotearoa Next Gen Team works to support this through:Connecting: to be connected to TSA mission expressions, and to provide opportunities for connection for mission expression to connect with one anotherEquipping: to equip and resource mission expressions and leaders for their ministry to next gen.Advocating for next gen to be prioritised within TSA.Strategizing and holding vision for next-gen ministry in TSA.The Children and Youth Development Advisor will provide strategic leadership as part of the Next Mission Team and act as a Next Gen Mission Advisor across The Salvation Army working towards an all of Army commitment to the prioritisation of the Next Generations.
What will your responsibilities be:To advance the mission of The Salvation Army (TSA).To act as a Next Gen Mission Advisor across The Salvation Army working towards an all of Army commitment to the prioritisation of the Next Generations.To foster strategic partnerships and networks across TSA and with relevant agencies in the sector.
To advocate for the voices and needs of next generation in senior decision making processes of The Salvation Army ultimately working towards the inclusion, development and discipleship of tamariki and rangatahi connected to the wider Salvation Army and its communities.To peer manage members of the Next Gen Team.To, in collaboration with the Next Gen team and local leaders, develop innovative missional discipleship pathways for youth and young adults leveraging internal and external opportunities and resources.To work as a member of the National Next Gen team to outwork our action plan and see the Next Generations prioritised across The Salvation Army.
Our ideal candidate will:Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.Be committed to the Christian faith and be an active participant in a Salvation Army faith community.Hold a recognise Social Work qualification or equivalent.Proven senior Community Ministries/Engagement work experience.Proven senior youth work experience.Proven senior leadership skills and experienceExperience in missional discipleship.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Good cross-cultural understanding.Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse and dispersed team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining relevant privacy, and confidentiality.Strong administration and organisational skills.Full & clean full drivers license.
Our offer to you:You can work anywhere in Aotearoa New ZealandAn additional 5 days leaveDiscounted Medical Insurance with Southern CrossTSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeingSubsidised flu vaccinationsFlexible working arrangementsFree car parking (depending on where successful applicant is based) Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society by God's power' This role is permanent full time and hours worked will be 37.5 per week.For inquiries about the likely salary range for this role, please email us at nextgenThis role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
We look forward to receiving your application.The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.