Community Advocate

ANZASW; Palmerston North; Vor Ort; NZD 42.000 - 54.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Te Roopu Whakaruruhau o Ngā Wāhine Māori is seeking a Community Advocate to walk alongside wāhine and whānau, providing advocacy, support, and connection grounded in kaupapa Māori values. This role focuses on restoring mana, building trust, and supporting wāhine to reclaim safety and wellbeing.

The position involves trauma-informed advocacy to wāhine and tamariki experiencing family violence in the Manawatū region, offering safety planning, system navigation, and collaboration with internal

Qualifikationen

• Registration as a Social Worker (or eligibility for registration) is strongly preferred.
• Experience or certifications in family violence intervention and support.
• Familiarity with current Family Violence Law and regulations.
• Ability to assess effects of family violence on individuals and families.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting client interactions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of cross-cultural issues in family violence context.
• Proficiency in identifying and managing safety risks and creating safety plans.
• Wide driving license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Strong organizational skills to manage workload.
• Practical experience in kaupapa Māori approaches to advocacy and support.
• Familiarity with local community networks in Manawatū region.

Aufgaben

• Provide culturally grounded advocacy and support to wāhine and tamariki.
• Develop and implement safety plans tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and regional and national hui.
• Navigate systems and support wāhine in accessing necessary services.
• Uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga in all interactions.

Kenntnisse

Social work registration

Trauma-informed practice

Kaupapa Māori

Case notes

Cross-cultural competence

Safety planning

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Through working together our goals and objectives will be achieved

Te Roopū Whakaruruhau o Ngā Wāhine Māori is seeking a Community Advocate to walk alongside wāhine and whānau, providing advocacy, support, and connection grounded in kaupapa Māori values. This role is about more than services — it is about restoring mana, building trust, and supporting wāhine to reclaim safety and wellbeing.

About our Organisation

Te Roopu Whakaruruhau o Ngā Wāhine Māori is a kaupapa Māori organisation dedicated to supporting wāhine and whānau affected by family violence. We provide culturally grounded, trauma-informed advocacy and support that upholds the mana, dignity, and tino rangatiratanga of wāhine Māori. Our mahi is guided by tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the belief that wāhine are taonga. We work closely with whānau, iwi, community partners, and national networks to create safe pathways for wāhine and tamariki, while also advocating for systemic change that addresses the root causes of violence.

Role Overview

The Community Advocate provides kaupapa Māori, trauma-informed advocacy and support to wāhine and tamariki experiencing family violence in the Manawatū region. This role works alongside wāhine to enhance safety, restore mana, and support informed decision-making for themselves and their whānau. The role requires strong engagement skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively in complex and emotionally demanding situations. You will support wāhine through safety planning, advocacy, and system navigation, working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure coordinated, culturally safe responses. You will draw on Te Ao Māori, mātauranga Māori, and tikanga to guide practice, while operating within organisational policies, professional standards, and legislative requirements. Participation in case consult hui, regional and national hui, and ongoing professional development is a core expectation of the role. This role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide culturally grounded advocacy and support to wāhine and tamariki.
• Develop and implement safety plans tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in relevant hui.
• Navigate systems and support wāhine in accessing necessary services.
• Uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori in all interactions.

Skills & Experience

• Registration as a Social Worker (or eligibility for registration) is strongly preferred.
• Relevant Training in Family Violence: Experience or certifications in family violence intervention and support.
• Understanding of Family Violence Law: Familiarity with current legislation and regulations surrounding family violence.
• Analysis of Family Violence Impacts: Ability to assess and understand the effects of family violence on individuals and families.
• Case Note Writing Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documenting client interactions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Networking Skills: Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Understanding of and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues in the context of family violence.
• Safety Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying and managing safety risks, and developing effective safety plans.
• Driver's License and Willingness to Drive: A clean, valid full driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
• Self-Management of Work Tasks: Strong organisational skills to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Experience in kaupapa Māori practice: Practical experience in Māori-centered approaches to advocacy and support.
• Knowledge of local community networks: Familiarity with community resources and networks in the Manawatū region.

Pre-Employment Checks

To support the safety, wellbeing, and trust of the wāhine, tamariki, and whānau we work alongside, appointment to this role is subject to the completion of appropriate pre-employment checks. These may include:

• New Zealand Police Vetting
• Children’s Worker Safety Checks under the Children’s Act 2014
• Reference checks
• Verification of identity, qualifications, and eligibility to work in Aotearoa New Zealand

These checks help ensure we uphold a safe, supportive, and mana-enhancing environment for our community, kaimahi, and partners.

At Te Roopu Whakaruruhau o Ngā Wāhine Māori, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for wāhine and tamariki. We value diversity, cultural integrity, and the principles of kaupapa Māori. We look forward to welcoming a passionate advocate who shares our dedication to supporting whānau and promoting the wellbeing of wāhine Māori.

Employer Te Roopu Whakaruruhau o Ngā Wāhine Māori Address Palmerston North
Manawatū | Whanganui,Aotearoa New Zealand Phone [phone] Email Applications Close 31 October 2026