Violence Intervention Programme Coordinator, Family Violence Intervention at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti
• Part-time 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)
• Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This important role focuses on early identification and response to family violence, ensuring patients and whānau experiencing abuse receive safe, effective, and culturally appropriate support. You will work across hospital and community settings, providing leadership, education, and coordination to ensure staff are equipped to respond to family violence and child protection concerns.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Coordinating and implementing the VIP service across clinical areas (including Emergency, Maternity, Child Health, Mental Health, and more)
• Delivering and facilitating staff training aligned with the national VIP programme
• Supporting patients and whānau through assessment, intervention, crisis response, and safety planning
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies such as Police, Oranga Tamariki, and community providers
• Leading quality improvement, policy development, and reporting for VIP and child protection systems

Position Description: Violence Intervention Programme Coordinator

About the Team/Service/ Location

The role sits within the Social Work Service at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti, working as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and whanau.

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About you

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
• Registration with a New Zealand professional body (or working towards it)
• At least 3 years experience in the health or social services sector
• Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and complex case management
• Knowledge of family violence, child protection, and the impacts of abuse
• Experience working with Māori, Pacific, and diverse communities, applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational, reporting, and time management skills
• A current full NZ drivers licence

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Penny.Horsfall@tdh.org.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.