Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

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.  

 Shine is part of PSN, a values-led organisation with a long history of providing community support services. Everything we do focuses on creating a ‘better life for everyone’. We partner with others to provide advocacy and trusted services to our clients. We’re also driven by compassion and respect for others, and we respect tangata whenua.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Lead Shine’s contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, working alongside hospital-based VIP Coordinators and the National VIP Team to ensure the quality and sustainability of the Violence Intervention Programme (VIP).
• Develop and deliver specialist training through Shine RESPOND, community workshops, and in-house programmes on topics relating to family violence, tailored to a wide range of audiences.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ideally postgraduate) in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Women’s Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in family violence response, with a strong understanding of coercive control, entrapment, and resistance.
• Proven training/facilitation experience with confidence in adult education.
• Knowledge and respect for te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and experience in kaupapa Māori approaches.
• NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4/5) or equivalent (an advantage).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (intermediate level).
• 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 a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; 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
• 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.

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!