Wellbeing & Family Violence Advisor

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Insurance package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development & study support

On‑the‑job learning and secondments

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is seeking an Advisor Wellbeing Support – Family Violence to provide specialist advice, coaching and capability building for frontline teams across Christchurch. The role focuses on non‑direct intervention, guiding complex responses and coordinating involvement in the Canterbury ISR with government agencies, NGOs and communities.

The successful candidate will bring established family violence expertise, strong coaching and training skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, social services, family violence, health or related discipline is desirable.
• At least three years' experience in the family violence sector.
• Current New Zealand driver’s licence for travel across Christchurch.
• Strong knowledge of family violence dynamics, risk indicators and coercive control.
• Experience providing specialist advice in complex and sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice, guidance and coaching to customer facing teams on family violence‑related matters.
• Coordinate Kāinga Ora’s involvement in the Canterbury ISR, including case actions and information.
• Develop relationships with internal teams and external partners to connect customers with appropriate support.
• Provide guidance and training to strengthen local and national family violence responses.

Skills

Family violence expertise

Coaching & training

Relationship building

Interagency collaboration

Education

Social work / social services qualification

Job description

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is seeking an Advisor Wellbeing Support – Family Violence to provide specialist advice, coaching and capability building for frontline teams across Christchurch. The role focuses on non‑direct intervention, guiding complex responses and coordinating involvement in the Canterbury ISR with government agencies, NGOs and communities.

The successful candidate will bring established family violence expertise, strong coaching and training skills, and the ability to