Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Shine (Safer Homes in New Zealand Everyday) is a specialist family violence service provider which offers a range of services, all with the primary aim of supporting people experiencing family violence, to become safer. The Shine Education and Training Team provides training and education programmes which include Shine RESPOND, community professional training, as well as our DVFREE workplace programme.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

In this role, you will deliver the family violence component of the FVSV Training Package to the Court workforce nationally. As part of the Shine Education and Training team, you will also be required to facilitate training for professionals and others in the community.

Trainer facilitating the family violence and sexual violence response training package (FVSV) for the MoJ Court workforce. You will be required to facilitate other Shine education and training as required

This is a 2-year fixed term contract and is Auckland based but must be open to travelling nationally.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

A relevant tertiary qualification, ideally with postgraduate qualifications in one or more of the following: Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Women’s Studies, or a closely related field

Demonstrated experience in the family violence response. A thorough understanding of the dynamics of family violence, especially coercive control, entrapment and resistance is necessary. Educational experience with confidence and ability in training and facilitation

• Respect and knowledge of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and experience with kaupapa Māori approaches
• A NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching level 4 or 5 or similar is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate to intermediate level in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are an accredited dementia friendly organisation, a domestic violence free employer, a member of Diversity Works NZ; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

• Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
• Discounted Southern Cross medical insurance
• Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
• A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!