Pastoral Care Coordinator

<p>We’re looking for a compassionate, confident and relationship-focused RSE Pastoral Care Coordinator to support the wellbeing of our Recognised Seasonal Employees across our Hastings accommodation sites during our peak apple season.</p>

<p>This is a fixed-term role from approximately mid-October to mid-May. Flexibility will be important, as the role may include early starts, split shifts and some after-hours support when our teams are heading out to orchards or need assistance outside standard hours.</p>

<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>

<p>Working alongside our permanent Pastoral Care Coordinators, you’ll help provide duty of care for up to 350 Pacific team members across three large RSE sites.</p>

<p>Your focus will be supporting their physical, mental and cultural wellbeing, and helping ensure they have safe, healthy and well-managed accommodation during their time with Mr Apple. Your key responsibilities will include:</p>

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<li>Build trusted relationships with team leaders and RSE team members</li>

<li>Carry out welfare checks and provide day-to-day pastoral support</li>

<li>Support team members with medical appointments and general wellbeing needs</li>

<li>Complete accommodation inspections and help oversee day-to-day supplies across sites</li>

<li>Run meetings to set expectations, gather feedback and provide support</li>

<li>Support inductions and help our RSE team settle into life and work in New Zealand</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>What you’ll bring: </strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, build genuine relationships and support people through their experience in New Zealand, this could be the perfect role for you. Ideally, you will bring:</p>

<ul>

<li>A caring, empathetic approach and genuine interest in supporting people’s wellbeing</li>

<li>Confidence to be firm but fair, ability to set clear expectations and build strong relationships</li>

<li>Experience leading, supervising or supporting people, ideally in a care, education, team leader or similar people-focused role</li>

<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with people from a wide mix of cultures and backgrounds</li>

<li>Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>An opportunity to make a lasting impact on our RSE’s New Zealand experience</li>

<li>Rewarding role within a supportive team environment</li>

<li>Company provided van to conduct work duties</li>

</ul>

<p>If you are after a seasonal role where your input can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.</p>