Te Whare Whānau Pūrotu Inc - Māori Women’s Refuge is dedicated to supporting whanau to live violence free. We have an opportunity for an individual with a passion for our community.
Our values are demonstrated in all aspects of our work; Whakapapa; Tikanga; Wairua; Tapu; Mauri and Mana. As a movement the four cornerstones that underpin our values are Parallel Development, Feminism, Collectivism, Takatapuhi Nurturing Diversity.
This role is responsible for all managing and maintaining the safe house, ensuring we have a safe and secure place for clients; overseeing the compliance and property management and ensuring the house maintains a sense of calm.
At the same time, the role co-ordinates the crisis line and admission rosters with the wider team and training volunteers who are key to supporting us to provide this service.
A key member of the FVIARS team, you will ensure our service is represented and advocate & support clients allocated to our refuge. Donations are a key task under this role, management of all donations will be your challenge.
The ideal person will be a professional with a sound understanding and knowledge in the family violence field who approaches work in a way that is whanau-centric, non-judgmental, holding strength and solution-based conversations.
A social work qualification or significant work experience in the social sector is desirable as is a background in delivering a high level of service within a context of confidentiality, cultural sensitivity and respect is preferred. You will be a strong administrator to ensure Record base is kept up to date at all times.
We offer a supportive team environment; we understand how we each contribute in our abilities to approach the work in a way that represents whanau's best interests and needs all the time.
The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, there is a level of flexibility with work hours and location as required.
Suitable applicants will be required to undergo a Police check as part of the recruitment process and be Family Violence free for over two years would be preferred.
For more information, please call Nicki Raffills in confidence on 07 873 7104. Applications close 15 December 2023.
