Kaimahi

Kaimahi

Family Violence Services

Service delivery in Northland
Full-time | Mon-Fri

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Kaimahi to join our team in an exciting full-time opportunity based in Northland. This role is pivotal to our family violence service, supporting individuals and whānau to achieve positive and sustainable change.

A significant focus of this position is working directly alongside tāne participating in behaviour change programmes. The successful candidate will be confident building meaningful relationships, facilitating challenging conversations, encouraging personal accountability, and supporting men to develop healthier behaviours and stronger connections with their whānau and communities.

As a Kaimahi, you will work within a culturally responsive framework that incorporates Pacific values, te ao Māori, and trauma-informed practice. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to improving outcomes for individuals, whānau, and communities throughout Northland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support, mentoring, and guidance to participants engaged in behaviour change programmes.
• Build trusted, professional relationships that encourage accountability, personal growth, and positive change.
• Facilitate individual and group-based interventions in line with programme objectives and best practice principles.
• Support participants to strengthen their relationships with whānau, culture, community, and support networks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders, and local organisations across Northland.
• Identify participant and community needs and contribute to the design and delivery of responsive programmes and initiatives.
• Support individuals through navigating services, resources, and opportunities available to them.
• Facilitate community engagement activities, workshops, and events that promote participation and ownership.
• Collect and analyse feedback to inform programme development and service improvements.
• Deliver services in line with Te Huringa ō Te Ao, MSD contracts, and national best practice.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with organisational policies and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Please Note:

This role does not provide crisis response or specialist mental health, addictions, housing, or food support services.

About You:

• Proven experience working in community development, social services, youth development, justice, health, or a similar people-focused role.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with tāne and support positive behaviour change through relationship-based practice.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, facilitating groups, or supporting individuals to achieve meaningful personal outcomes.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to cultural responsiveness, particularly in relation to te ao Māori, tikanga, and Pacific values.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, credibility, and rapport with diverse populations.
• Ability to have courageous conversations while maintaining professional boundaries and a strengths-based approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of local community networks, services, and resources across Northland is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualification in social work, community development, health, counselling, education, or a related field is preferred.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the Northland region.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the family violence sector or delivering behaviour change programmes.
• Experience facilitating men's groups, mentoring tāne, or supporting positive outcomes for men and their whānau.
• Understanding of healthy relationships, positive masculinity, and strengths-based approaches to engaging men.
• Experience working with Pacific and/or Māori communities.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive salary package, ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

You will enjoy a supportive, inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued and your voice is heard. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility where possible to support your wellbeing.

Additional benefits include access to employee assistance programs and opportunities to engage with our wider community network.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience or deep connections to Northland communities.

Find out more / apply:

For an application form, job description, or further details, respond to the advertisement or send your CV & Cover Letter (if you have one) to [email protected], putting KSS in the subject line or text Diane on -[021 0244 8929](tel:021 0244 8929) for further information.