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Seasonal Solutions Cooperative Limited  :Pastoral Care Coordinator

Seasonal Solutions Cooperative Limited :Pastoral Care Coordinator

Seasonal Solutions Cooperative Limited Cromwell

Listed: 6 Nov 2024


Support to enhance wellbeing and integration of our RSE workforce, ensuring they feel valued, respected and supported in both work and community life.

About the role:

Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for our RSE staff. In this role, you will help RSE staff settle in, access necessary services, and integrate into the community. From managing arrivals and accommodation to supporting health and well-being, your work will make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives who are working away from home for up to 9 months at a time. This position offers a dynamic environment with a focus on flexibility, being adaptable, empathy and an approachable demeanor.


Responsibilities include:

  • Assist RSE staff with arrivals, departures, and transfers, ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Partner with accommodation providers to maintain high living standards for staff.
  • Support staff inductions, completing documentation and delivering initial training.
  • Advocate for health and well-being, coordinating medical appointments and social activities.
  • Clearly explain key documentation to staff, promoting understanding and transparency.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ensure health and safety compliance in all activities.
  • Provide flexible, on-call support outside standard hours as needed.


About you:

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organized, and culturally aware, with the following skills and qualities:

  • Positive attitude, team orientated, fostering a collaborative culture across departments
  • Experience in people-focused roles and relationship management
  • Ability to display empathy, foster trust and inclusivity among diverse cultures.
  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Self-managing, ability to prioritize and strong time management skills.
  • Ability to educate, coach and deliver effective training sessions (training will be provided)
  • Cromwell based.
  • Valid New Zealand Driver's License


About us:

Seasonal Solutions Cooperative Limited, founded in 2004, is a grower- and contractor-owned co-operative based in Alexandra, South Island, New Zealand. Supporting vineyards and orchards across the South Island, Marlborough, and Canterbury, we work closely with the Recognized Seasonal Employee (RSE) scheme, welcoming workers from Vanuatu and the pacific to assist in horticulture and viticulture. Committed to a "Kiwi First" approach, we actively support New Zealanders in securing roles, while also engaging Working Holiday visa holders when needed to ensure a strong, reliable workforce for our members. As a proud member of the New Zealand Ethical Employers (NZEE), we uphold high standards of worker welfare and ethical employment practices to ensure a fair, supportive environment for all


If you’re interested, apply now via the website link, we’d love to hear from you!


Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. Please proceed to application if you hold a current work visa or citizenship/passport.


Applications will be reviewed as they are received and if a suitable candidate is found, the company reserves the right to appoint the candidate prior to the advertising closing


Applications close Wednesday 20 November 2024