Aviva Charitable Trust is a dynamic social change organisation committed to breaking the cycle of family and sexual violence. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals of all ages and genders, helping them overcome trauma and its lasting impacts.
Aviva employs a diverse workforce, including:
- Qualified social workers or professionals with relevant qualifications in family violence and/or sexual violence.
- After-hours phone support staff.
- Specialists in administration, HR, budgeting, loans, marketing and communications, finance, funding, and management.
All positions require:
- A clean Police check.
- A full, current and clean New Zealand driver's license.
- The legal right to work in New Zealand.
- The qualifications and skills specified in the relevant job advertisement.
Vacancies
Vacancies are advertised on Seek
Family Violence KaimahiWe are looking for a Family Violence Support Worker to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you will provide both individual and group-based support to people experiencing family violence and those at risk of using violence. A key focus of the role is facilitating education and behaviour change programmes, particularly with tāne who use violence, supporting accountability, safety and positive change.
The role combines casework, group facilitation and community engagement, working alongside partner agencies to ensure individuals and whānau receive coordinated and timely support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Facilitating group programmes that support men who use violence to develop safer behaviours
- Completing client assessments and providing individual support and education
- Undertaking community-based work including home visits where appropriate
- Supporting clients through court processes and restorative justice meetings
- Building strong relationships with partner agencies and community providers
This is a permanent full-time role (40 hours per week) working Monday to Friday within an 8am-9pm service span, supporting programme delivery including evening groups. An optional after-hours roster is also available.
About You
This role requires someone who is resilient, calm under pressure and able to build trust quickly with clients. Strong group facilitation skills and the ability to manage challenging behaviours are essential.
You will ideally bring:
- A relevant Social Work qualification and/or experience in the family violence or social services sector
- Professional membership with an approved body such as ANZASW, NZAC or NAPSS, or the ability to obtain this
- Experience working with individuals experiencing or using family violence
- Demonstrated group facilitation experience
- Strong relationship building and communication skills
- A commitment to supporting accountability, behaviour change and community wellbeing
- A full driver's licence
- Fluency in te reo Māori and a basic understanding of Pacific language (Samoan) is highly desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to engage respectfully with Māori and Pacific communities, incorporating culturally appropriate communication where possible
For a confidential conversation or to request a Candidate Briefing Document, please contact Heather Ewing on 03 2650 667.