Join Our Team
Become a valued member of Hospice Marlborough
Hospice Marlborough is deeply committed to its mission of enhancing palliative care services within our community.
Here, every role is viewed as essential to the organisation’s future success, ensuring each individual feels valued and appreciated. Hospice Marlborough not only offers recognition and support to its team members but also provides the opportunity to align one’s skills and experiences with a profound passion for giving back to the community.
Whether it is by through paid employment or via our volunteer programme, by joining our compassionate and driven team, individuals have the chance to not only make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, but to also find personal fulfilment in their work.
Employment Opportunities
Are you passionate about making a difference? At Hospice Marlborough, we’re always eager to hear from people who share our dedication to compassionate care and community support.
Explore our current vacancies below or visit our Facebook page for the latest job posts to discover how you can join our dynamic and rewarding team.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to provide efficient accounting services and reception duties as part of the Hospice Marlborough business support team.
About Hospice Marlborough / Te Whare Kumanu o Wairau
As a team we provide hospice and high-quality, specialist palliative care services either in our inpatient unit or in the community, to the people of Marlborough.
Our vision is that our community has equitable access to specialist palliative care and that they can live and die with dignity, in comfort and peace, preferably, in their place of choice.
We pride ourselves on our supportive team environment and excellent working conditions.
About the Opportunity
Permanent Full-time
Based in Blenheim, this front-facing role involves working as part of a small administration team that supports the business operations of Hospice Marlborough.
We want you to bring all your experience, skills, and personality to provide welcoming reception services, to all enquirers, visitors, trades personnel and stakeholders whilst also performing critical accounting tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide timely front line accounting tasks.
- Provide high quality and sensitive reception services.
- Provide efficient, flexible and responsive administrative support to Hospice Marlborough staff supporting the functions of hospice.
- Maintain an active role in contributing to continual quality improvement initiatives and efficiencies.
About You
The right person will have:
- Excellent time and desk management skills, able to prioritise multiple tasks, keep track of work in progress and meet deadlines.
- Be adaptable and calm with a professional attitude.
- Ability to relate and communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to be discreet and diplomatic when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
- Skills to work effectively in a team environment, contributing to building the positive sense of team and the wider hospice-based culture.
- Able to provide evidence of:
- permanent rights to work in New Zealand, with no restrictions.
- a current, clean full NZ driver’s licence
- an administration qualification Level 3 + or demonstratable equivalent experience.
Benefits we offer
- Be part of a professional, collaborative and friendly Hospice Marlborough team.
- Work in a health care setting that provides specialist palliative care services across Marlborough.
- Our team are proud to be supported by Ignite Aotearoa, our employee assistance program provider.
For a confidential discussion about the position, or to request a position description please contact Carole Crawford, Chief Executive, chief.executive@mht.org.nz or phone (03) 578-9492
If you feel you have the experience and attributes we’re looking for, please send your CV and a brief covering letter telling us why you would like to join the Hospice Marlborough team.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2024
Hospice Marlborough is committed to its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, especially from Māori and Pacific people.
If you don’t see a role that aligns with your relevant skills or experience among our current listings, please reach out to us. We welcome expressions of interest and invite you to contact us by emailing hospice.marlborough@mht.org.nz
Hospice Marlborough is committed to its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa, New Zealand. All employees are required to give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – Tino Rangatiratanga, Equity, Active Protection, Options and Partnership, in their work. Hospice Marlborough is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from Māori, Pacific and people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with Hospice Marlborough.
We’re always interested in hearing from people who would like to volunteer with us. If you are interested in learning about becoming a volunteer at Hospice Marlborough, a role that’s both meaningful and enriching, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome volunteers in various key service areas, including Clinical Services, Community Care, Events & Fundraising, our Hospice Shops, Administration & Reception and Ancillary Services (i.e., flower arrangement, catering, massage, art, photography, and more).
For general information about the Hospice Marlborough Volunteer Programme, please email volunteer@mht.org.nz.
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to join our team at the Hospice Shops Picton.
Whether you have skills in pricing, packing, merchandising, or love helping customers, we’d love to hear from you! If you can spare a few hours between Monday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm, and want to support Hospice Marlborough’s mission, come and be part of our vibrant community.
Every contribution helps make a difference!
Time commitment:
- Flexible
A Ministry of Justice background check will be required.
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We’re seeking a dedicated volunteer to help keep our hospice vehicles in top condition.
This role involves vacuuming and dusting the interior of our vehicles, approximately 1.5 hours every Wednesday. If you’re detail-oriented and looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love your support in helping us maintain a clean and welcoming environment for our community care team.
Time commitment:
- Every Wednesday (1.5hrs)
A Ministry of Justice background check will be required.
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This volunteer role provides a therapeutic service by working with patients and whānau through our referral, to gather information from interviews and research in order to accurately describe important life events through story telling.
Requirements:
- Gathering information from interviews & research to accurately describe important life events.
- Ability to compose a compelling & accurate account of an individual’s life.
- Comfortable being in situations where you can relate to a wide range of people who may be experiencing significant personal loss and grief.
- Any information heard, observed, or obtained during visits remain confidential and stored securely.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Specialist training will be provided for this role and ongoing support.
Time commitment:
- Flexible
A Ministry of Justice background check will be required.
If you would like to chat to our Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator about all volunteer opportunities including the different volunteer service areas available at Hospice Marlborough, please complete this expression of interest form to register your interest.
Once your form has been received, our programme coordinator Rebekah Hall, will be in touch.
Our Volunteer Programme
At Hospice Marlborough, we believe in the power of compassion and human connection, and we value our incredible team of volunteers who make a meaningful impact and a genuine difference in the lives of patients, families, and our dedicated Hospice Marlborough team.
Hospice Marlborough is a community of diverse individuals brought together by a shared commitment to making a positive impact. As a volunteer, you’ll build connections and relationships that extend far beyond your time with us, creating a network of like-minded individuals who understand the true value of giving back.