Family Violence Response Specialist - Fixed Term / Secondment

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children seeks a Family Violence Response Specialist for a fixed term/secondment, based at Balmoral Police Station, Mount Eden. You will assess family harm, coordinate with Police and partners to implement interventions that protect children and whānau.

You must be a social worker with SWRB registration, strong safety assessment skills, and capability working with Māori and Pacific communities.

Qualifications

• Experienced and qualified social worker with strong safety assessment skills.
• Clear communication and relationship management.
• Understanding of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and Vulnerable Children's Act 2014.
• Experience working with tamariki and whānau from diverse cultural backgrounds, esp. Māori and Pacific peoples.

Responsibilities

• Assess family harm in collaboration with Police and interagency partners.
• Plan and implement interventions to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
• Coordinate response with NZ Police and partner agencies.
• Lead and support work with partners to keep children at the centre of decisions.

Skills

Safety assessment

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Social Work Qualification recognised by SWRB

SWRB registration with Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* ***Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity available - until April 2027!**** ***Position based at Balmoral Police Station, Mount Eden**** ***We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience.*****Mō te tūnga | About the role**Be part of a supportive team who are fully committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people, whānau and the community.Our ***Family Violence Response Specialist*** is responsible for assessing family harm and, in conjunction with interagency partners, and the New Zealand Police you will be instrumental in planning and implementing interventions that contribute to the safety and well-being of families.The position will be based at**Balmoral Police Station** and will require you to coordinate our response and to facilitate, lead, guide and support our work with the New Zealand Police to reduce family harm. You will also be working closely with our partner agencies to ensure the safety and best interests of children and young people are at the centre of what we do.**This is a Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity and the hours will be 6.30am - 2.30am Monday to Friday.****Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring.**Key requirements of the role include:* An experienced and qualified social worker with great safety assessment skills, clear communication and relationship management.* Clear understanding of Oranga Tamariki's thresholds, as you will be part of the daily Safety Assessment Meetings (SAM) in conjunction with Police and other family violence stakeholders.* Sound knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 and other relevant legislation* Experience working with tamariki and whanau as well as proven successful experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, in particular Maori and Pacific cultures* Knowledge of family violence pathways* Knowledge of the theories of family violence and interventions, and associated concepts/constructs* An understanding of Non-Government sector (NGO) and the public sector context within which OT works* A full, clean and valid New Zealand driver's licence* You must have a Social Work Qualification that is recognised by the New Zealand Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or have full SWRB registration and current Annual Practising Certificate* Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture**Mō mātou | About us**Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting **tamariki** first, we believe **aroha** is vital, we respect the **mana** of people, we are **tika** and **pono**, we value **whakapapa** and we recognise that **oranga** is a journey.**Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you**We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info\\[e-mail]**Hurry as applications for this role will close on Thursday 1st October 2026!**