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.
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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 believe in our people; we believe in our values:
- 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.
- 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?
Current Vacancies
National Office (NCIWR)
Programme & Support: MHOAD
Full-time, Fixed Term – 2 Years
The National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges Inc (NCIWR) is an independent non-government umbrella organisation for 40 Refuges throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand. The National Office provides specific services to member Refuges including developing training for member Refuges and advising and assisting member Refuges with administration, organisation and service development.
About the role
An exciting two-year fixed term opportunity exists and is based at our national office in Wellington. This is a new, fulltime position for someone with strong relationship management skills and an ability to deliver high level administrative support functions to our MHOAD specialists.
The purpose of the role is to carry out administrative tasks and functions at a level that supports the MHOAD specialists work with affiliated refuges at a regional and local level.
Education and experience – Key requirements
Tertiary qualification or two years experience in a similar role
Snapshot view of what we’re looking for:
- Some knowledge of the health system including knowledge of mental health and addiction services would be an advantage;
- Understanding and application of practices that honour Tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
- Provide day to day project management / administrative support to MHOAD specialists.
- Act as a first point of call;
- Excellent time management and diary coordination skills with high attention to detail
- Works in a structured and organised way, and demonstrates a strong ‘team’ approach;
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Particularly external mental health and addictions services would be a recommendation;
- Experience in project management, reporting and working within an NGO or social service agency would be a definite advantage;
- Experience in managing training delivery, planning training delivery schedules and distribution of training resources
- Flexible, can-do attitude approach is essential
Note: Please refer to the full job description for this role which provides a comprehensive list of key performance areas, skill requirements and experience we will consider.
The full job description can be found on our website: https://womensrefuge.org.nz/about-us/work-for-us-2/ Alternatively request a copy from Cheryl at: cheryl@refuge.org.nz
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference checks and security clearance.
- Only applications from NZ citizens or permanent residents will be accepted for consideration.
To apply for this position send your Cover Letter, CV and include a completed application form to Cheryl@refuge.org.nz
Applications for this position close on 14 April 2025
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Crisisline: 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843
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