Ko matou tenei 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, providing critical health and social services on a day to day basis. 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; andTangata Whenua.
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 On behalf of Joint Venture for Family Violence Sexual Violence agencies, MSD has funded specialist family violence expertise. This funding is to ensure family violence expertise is engaged to make the most appropriate risk assessment and safety plans.
Employed by PSN Shine and located at Manawa Titi, Balmoral Police Station. Thisposition will be key to supporting and leading a collaborative approach to address police reported family harm incidents. Bringing together information and agencies to respond appropriately to the incidence of whanau harm.
The overarching goal of this service is to provide an enhanced safety response to families who are involved in family harm and these roles will:
Contribute specialist family harm expertise to the local Safety Assessment Meetings Consult with and facilitate information sharing between the NGO's and the SAM members. Supports agencies with systems and processes Work closely with NGO's to raise awareness, support and knowledge of processes and services. Monitor provider capacity/response to inform SAM referral decisions Promotes and supports a continuous improvement approach across the local sector. This is a 12 month fixed termcontract.
Nga pukenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience These are not your everyday job, so you will need to have:
Experience and knowledge in the family harm sector, including relevant legislation Strong knowledge of Iwi including local Iwi Ngati Whatua Orakei, would be an advantage. Knowledge of Te Reo would be preferable Knowledge of and established relationships with statutory agencies and local NGO's working in the family harm area Excellent relationship skills and evidence of the ability to influence and collaborate with a range of different organisations Facilitation skills and the ability to work to tight timeframes Ability to manage, change and adapt in a role that will evolve over time Nga ahuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us You can look forward to joining a team where you will make a meaningful difference on a day to day basis, andbeing valued for your contribution. To support your success, you will have access to:
Counselling andsupportthrough our Employee Assistanceprogrammes Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
Rewards 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 Purchasing up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year We are also an accredited dementia friendly organisation, a domestic violence free workplace, a member of Diversity Works NZ; and a proud member of the Pride Pledge.
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Please contact us at ****** if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.
E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for )… join our team and be part of the solution!
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