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At Women’s Refuge our mission is to liberate women, children, family and whanau from family violence by providing quality services and social commentary.

 

The National Collective of Independent Womens Refuges is the umbrella organisation of 40 independent Womens Refuges across New Zealand. Each refuge has specific support needs and application requirements, to learn more about positions available please see current vacancies.

A Day in the Life of a Women’s Refuge Advocate

Please note you must be living in New Zealand – and qualify to work in New Zealand – to apply for a position at Women’s Refuge.

The organisation and affiliates are supported by a valued team comprised of both paid and volunteer positions.

  • We provide our team with training and on-going support to assist in learning about our organisation and the work that we do.
  • We are proud to have a strong commitment to both the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi and parallel development.
  • We are also fully committed to the importance of Equal Employment Opportunities.

We believe in our people; we believe in our values:

  • Whakapapa: Relationships built on kinship and reciprocity.
  • Tikanga: Practicing with integrity.
  • Wairua: Honoring diversity.
  • Tapu: Promoting self-understanding and development.
  • Mauri: Maintenance of the individual identity and values within a collective.
  • Mana: Inspirational leadership.

Why Women’s Refuge?

“The reason I do this is because unlike hundreds of women here in New Zealand I can go home at the end of the day, they can’t”

Lita

“You’re not just part of a team, you’re part of a whanau here. Lots of laughing happens around here”

Lita

“I come to work everyday to try and make change”

Lita

Current Vacancies

National Office (NCIWR)

Digital Content Coordinator

About us

National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges Inc Women’s Refuge, National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuge Incorporated (Women’s Refuge NZ) is New Zealand’s only national provider working to protect women and children from domestic violence.

Our National Office provides a wide range of advocacy, advisory, training, fundraising and support services to member refuges, Government, agencies and our many business partners. Our vision is for all women and children in New Zealand/Aotearoa to live free from family violence.

About the role

This full-time role is varied and works across all facets of fundraising, marketing, and communications – every day is different!

The core of the role focuses on creating digital content across our social media platforms; creating and maintaining our social media calendar; managing and producing content for our website; and designing publications.

In addition, this role provides the opportunity to work on exciting projects, dynamic campaigns like the award-winning Gift a Safe Night initiative, and a range of events.

What you will bring

Ideally you will be a go getter who is looking to be a part of a creative, collaborative team that is open to fresh ideas and making things happen.

Related experience and/or training education would be valuable in this role, with an opportunity to grow and hone skills in the graphic design, marketing and communications.

Additional attributes include:

  • A solid understanding of design principles and print, with competency in Adobe InDesign, WordPress, MailChimp and Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proactiveness, creativity and an ability to adapt
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Full Drivers Licence

We can offer you

A supportive work environment with a commitment to employee wellbeing including:

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

A full job description listing all requirements for this role is published on our website.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference checks and security clearance.

Applications from those eligible and with work visas will be accepted for consideration. All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter and a full CV.

Find full Job Description and Application Form below or contact cheryl@refuge.org.nz to request an Application Form and a full Job Description.

Job Description

Application Form

Applications for this position close at 12:00 pm on 23 April 2024.