• Provide family harm prevention and non-violence services to Pacific.
• Empower families through holistic social work support and resources.
• Ensure service delivery meets legal and safety standards.

About the role:

The Fono is seeking an experienced social worker to work in the family harm space.  This full-time position is based in Henderson and offers a unique opportunity to deliver family harm prevention, family care, non-violence, and safety services.  You will play a key role in carrying out social work duties within the community while working with key partners such as the Police, Ministry of Justice, Oranga Tamariki, and the Department of Corrections.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Family Violence, you will be responsible for delivering services in line with The Fono's integrated Model of Care, empowering Pacific families to access comprehensive care, advice, and resources that support health and well-being.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of Pacific families.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in social work or related field / and or relevant experience in non-violence services.
• An understanding of Pacific cultures, protocols, and values.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both English and a Pacific language (is advantageous).
• with the ability to inspire clients and families into a positive change process.
• A full NZ driver's license.
• A commitment to professional growth, engaging in ongoing training and development.
• Dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care and adhering to The Fono's policies, legal requirements, and safety protocols.

About us:

A message from The Fono's CEO - Tevita Funaki

Because you are thinking about a career with The Fono Trust let me tell you why that could be a great idea.  When you become part of The Fono family you are sharing over 30 years of heritage as the Pacific organisation proven to have the power to generate substantial improvements for Pacific people in health and wellbeing across Auckland and Northland.

As an employee you become an important part of FonoCare – our unique Integrated Model of Care.  It is The Fono's lifeforce and guides us all in our commitment to equity in outcomes.  What our Integrated Model of Care can achieve inspires us every day when we connect with the communities and families we serve. Seeing how The Fono has grown through innovative thinking that does not accept it cannot be done - It can, and we have proved it time and time again.  Taking personal inspiration from the past and what our people at The Fono are achieving every day through our services.

FonoCare - The Fono Integrated model of Care is an expanding range of high-quality primary health, mental health, dental services, public health, health support, whanau ora, social services - including the Feleoko family support/food bank to Pasifika and all who need our care.  The Fono also has the Oceania Career Academy as a service providing, as a NZQA Category One tertiary institution, highly successful training, and transitions to employment. 

We lead the way in developing partnerships with the community and other providers.  The term "fono" in our name is particularly suitable for our identity as its meaning reflects meetings between people.  And that is what we offer the people we serve and the people who join The Fono family as employees or contractors.  With links into all areas of Pasifika community life we have a unique ability to make our high quality, affordable health, and social services conveniently available across our vibrant and multicultural city from eight locations and through outreach services. For more on The Fono see www.thefono.org

For an application form, job description or further details email your details – scout@aidmax.co.nz putting FSW in the subject line.