Join us as a full or part-time Primary Prevention Practitioner for the Hikitia! community-led prevention initiative for Te Tauihu.
Are you an experienced practitioner with a passion for creating lasting change? Do you believe in the strength of community-led initiatives to prevent family and sexual violence? This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of kaimahi (workers) and take up a role that directly impacts the safety and well-being of children, families, and communities in our rohe (region) and across Aotearoa New Zealand.
About the Role: As Primary Prevention Practitioner within the Hikitia! community-led prevention initiative, your experience, knowledge, skills, and connections will contribute to collaborative efforts across Te Tauihu to drive effective change, transforming how we prevent and respond to family and sexual violence.
Why This Role Matters: This is not just a job – it's a chance to work at the forefront of a community-led, systems-focused initiative, providing the infrastructure for collective regional and national action and mobilisation to support the kaupapa (purpose). Your mahi (work) will contribute to mokopuna ora – a safe and flourishing Aotearoa for our future generations.
What You Will Bring:
The ability to be relational and inclusive in your work with others.
A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the importance of indigenous leadership in driving social change.
Proven practice experience in the family and/or sexual violence fields.
Ability to draw on a diverse range of evidence and knowledge, including matauranga Maori, in relation to the prevalence, drivers, and impacts of family violence and sexual violence.
An understanding of emerging issues, trends, and the most effective levers and opportunities across the primary prevention system.
Excellent organisational skills, alongside the ability to be flexible and responsive in an environment where innovation and collaboration are key.
An interest in continuous learning and development and willingness to actively contribute to sharing and learning across the Community-led Prevention Partner Initiative network, including participating in workforce development initiatives.
The ability to co-design and deliver participatory internal and external capability-building activities, such as in-person training, presentations, hui, wananga, workshops, and resource development.
Your qualification, registration, and experience as a Social Worker, Psychologist, Counsellor, or allied professional, with proven experience in the family and/or sexual violence sector (2 years+).
What We Offer:
The opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that makes a real difference in our communities.
A supportive and innovative work environment that values diversity, growth, and collaboration.
A strong supervision offer and varied professional development opportunities.
The chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to creating positive social change.
Capacity to consider full and part-time applicants for the role.
The opportunity to work remotely from across the region.
If the aspirations of this initiative resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to join us in making a lasting impact.
You can request a position description from ******.
Please address your cover letter, addressing some of the key competencies of the role, to Nikki Evans, Manager – ACC Hikitia! Project.
Then, email your cover letter and CV to ******.
Applications close on 1st December 2024.
For those shortlisted, interviews will take place between the 11th and 18th December.
FTE Salary Range $82,000 - $98,000 (plus KiwiSaver contribution).
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