Emergency Food Responder
Emergency Food Responder
Fixed term August 2026 – August 2027
About the role
The Emergency Food Responder is often the first point of contact for whānau accessing Auckland City Mission's Food Security service. This role provides frontline support through Front of House engagement, phone-based coordination, administration, and emergency food service delivery.
We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP & external supervision.
- “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
- Tangihanga leave.
- Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
What you will be doing
- Welcome and engage whānau in a warm, respectful and non-judgemental manner.
- Provide information on available food support services and processes.
- Assist with food parcel collection processes.
- Complete accurate data entry and record keeping.
- Respond to incoming phone calls in a timely and respectful manner.
What we are looking for
- Experience in customer service, community services, administration, hospitality, reception or a related frontline environment.
- Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite.
- Competent computer, administration and data entry skills.
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.
About the Organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
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