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Women’s Refuge Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland

Manager 

1 FTE

We are seeking a Refuge Manager for the newly established Women’s Refuge Tamaki Makaurau.  Reporting to the Women’s Refuge Tamaki Makaurau Board, you will be responsible for leading, supporting and guiding the team and to work on the implementation of programmes, projects, and campaigns, which promote the objectives of Women’s Refuge Tamaki Makaurau.

Additionally, you will contribute to the development of a Strategic Plan and take responsibility for achieving the desired outcomes of the plan by managing the efficient and effective delivery of services and through the business plan.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Human resource management
• Working relationships with community partners and government agencies
• Advocacy
• Financial management
• Administration
• Record keeping and confidentiality

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role ideally within social services, working with at risk clients including women and children.

You will bring a collaborative approach, passion for helping women, children, and whānau live lives free from violence and a desire to surpass the expectations of stakeholders, including affiliations, contractors or clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to build Refuge services in Auckland from the ground up!

For more information, please click on the position description below.

Position Description:
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To Apply:
If you wish to apply for this opportunity, please email your CV and Cover Letter to Susan Barker at susan@refuge.org.nz.

Applications for this role close 12pm – Friday 17th of March

Curious what it is like working at Refuge?
Click the below link to see a day in the life of a Women’s Refuge Advocate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr2O_leJN0g

Te Wahi Whakaora – Rotorua and District Women’s Refuge Inc

Manager 1 x FTE

We are seeking a Manager  at Te Wahi Whakaora Rotorua and District Women’s Refuge (TWWR).  Reporting to the TWWR Board, you will be responsible for leading, supporting and guiding the team and to work on the implementation of programmes, projects, and campaigns, which promote the objectives of Women’s Refuge.

Additionally, you will contribute to the development of a Strategic Plan and take responsibility for achieving the desired outcomes of the plan by managing the efficient and effective delivery of services and through the business plan.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Human resource management
• Working relationships with community partners and government agencies
• Advocacy
• Financial management
• Administration
• Record keeping and confidentiality

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role ideally within social services, working with at risk clients including women and children.

You will bring a collaborative approach, passion for helping women, children, and whānau to live lives free from violence and a desire to surpass the expectations of stakeholders, including affiliations, contractors or clients.

For more information, please click on the position description below.

Position Description:
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To Apply:
If you wish to apply for this opportunity, please email your CV and Cover Letter to David Russell-Jones at david@refuge.org.nz.

Applications for this role close 12pm – Friday 10th of March

Curious what it is like working at Refuge?
Click the below link to see a day in the life of a Women’s Refuge Advocate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr2O_leJN0g

Te Wāhi Whakaora Rotorua and District Women’s Refuge Incorporated provides support and advocacy for women and children who have been exposed or have experienced family violence. Women’s Refuge is dedicated to supporting survivors of family violence and providing a safe place to stay while they make decisions about their future. If a woman and her children decided to stay in the community an Advocate will walk alongside to support and empower them to make safe decisions for their future.

TWWR operates a 24hour crisis telephone linemanned by staff on a roster basis.

As the Practice Lead for TWWR, you will work within the philosophy and framework of Refuge and the services provided by the Refuge. This includes providing ongoing education in the community about family violence.

Role Dimensions                                

To support the Manager of Te Wāhi Whakaora Rotorua and District Women’s Refuge (TWWR) to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the refuge and build valuable working relationships and networks with key internal and external parties, to enable the provision of a safe, accessible place for women who require a sanctuary for themselves and their children. Please email vi@refuge.org.nz for a position description or to submit your CV and cover letter. The position closes end of business Tuesday 28th February 2023.

Kai Ārahi – Service Development Support (SDS)

We are looking for someone to fill a Kai Ārahi role based at our national office in Wellington.  Primarily  the role supports our national office operations to provide services to affiliated member refuges.

The Kai Ārahi fulfils a key monitoring and audit function to provide systemic and evidence-based assurance service standards are being met, and policies and procedures are being followed. In carrying out this function, refuge members are enabled to be lead providers of family violence intervention and prevention services.

This position is part of a tight knit team that prides themselves on camaraderie, efficiency, underpinned by proud team culture supporting outcomes for both Maori and Tauiwi.  The position involves regular contact with member refuges to ensure refuges provide quality, effective, efficient services, and accountability to their clients – women and children

Key Requirements for this role:

• Ability to travel frequently with overnight stays away from home is essential
• A non-judgmental and impartial approach while performing an audit function is a strong requirement for this position.

Key performance areas:

• Information gathering, evaluation, interpretation
• Planning and project management skills
• Excellent report writing skills

This is a full-time position based at the National Office in Wellington.  Management experience within community development or relationship management, implementing policies and practices and/or a community audit function is desirable.  Experience working in community development or for a not-for-profit organisation would be an advantage.

For a full Job Description click Service Development Support PD 2023

• The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference checks and security clearance.
• Applications from NZ citizens or permanent residents will be accepted for consideration.

To apply for this position please send us a cover letter and an  Application form_ with your CV to cheryl@refuge.org.nz

Applications for this position close at 12 noon on 12 April 2023