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.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

This opportunity is to join one of New Zealand’s largest not-for-profits, to develop and align the SHINE Practice framework to the Te Aorerekura Strategy. You will be working with managers and team mangers to maintain and enhance a consistent level of practice and capability across the organisation.

This position is to also to provide frontline support to clients when required and line management of front-line roles when needed as in providing cover for sick leave and/or providing case consultation for the after- hours service.

This role is office based and is fixed term until 30 November 2025.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

• A masters in Social Work is required
• Min 5 years in a lead role -high level experience and knowledge in Family Violence in supporting Victim Survivors and Users of Violence
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Proven skills and experience in leading and managing best practice services incorporating the use of research methodologies and with the participation of internal/external experts
• Ability to uphold clear and professional boundaries
• Good knowledge of Family Violence and impact on a range of presentations, children, families, disabilities,
• Persuasiveness, resilience, determination, tenacity and lateral thinking

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.

For further enquiries please call Grenville Hendricks on 022 490 5801 or Tim Baldwin on 022 0102755

To check out our Careers page, please copy and paste https://careers.psn.org.nz/ into your browser to learn more about us and working here, including other exciting opportunities with us.

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