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Whānau Centered Family Violence Support (full time)
Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu is a Kaupapa Māori Hauora provider based in Wairau.
We are looking for a kaimahi with a strong focus on Social Work or Counselling experience, evidence of continuing/current study and/or relevant qualifications to be able to work in the Family Violence field commencing as soon as possible.
To provide:
Direct services to whānau that restore safety and wellbeing where family violence has occurred or is at risk of occurring.
Mana Wāhine group facilitation
Other key components of the role are:
Complete whānau assessment using Te Whare Tapa Wha assessment tool
Support all whānau members to identify goals to develop safety plans with tasks identified to ensure success with a focus on achieving change to prevent family violence from recurring
Refer whānau to external or internal services and provide advocacy for whānau to engage in additional services as identified in the plan
Work collaboratively with internal and external services during the intervention
Provide education and support for whānau to better understand family violence and strategies to reduce reoccurrence
Complete client evaluations to measure outcomes
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong leadership skills – a role model
Relationship management skills to form strong collaborative, professional relationships with whānau, Maataa Waka kaimahi and external agencies
Problem solving and analysis skills – solve problems and identify discrepancies and proactively remedy
Communication skills – excellent active listening
Facilitation skills – group or one on one
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Knowledge of the local Māori and wider community
To request a job description and application form please email leona@maataawaka.co.nz
Applications close at 5pm Friday 22 May 2026