Violence Intervention Programme Coordinator
0.8 FTE (64hrs per fortnight)
Fixed term parental leave cover (up to 12 months)
Child, Women and Family
Waitematā District Health Board (WDHB)

This is an opportunity to have an impact in preventing Family Violence in the WDHB community.
The Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) is a national Ministry of Health Programme developed to support clinicians in identifying and responding to Family and Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse and Neglect. As part of a small team based at Waitakere Hospital you will be working alongside and training clinicians across a number of services across the DHB.
Your key responsibilities include:
• Leading the DHB’s family and intimate partner violence intervention response
• Facilitating training sessions for clinicians within WDHB and providing ongoing support structures around identifying and responding to Family and Intimate Partner Violence
• Developing and maintaining effective key relationships with relevant stakeholders 
• Reporting Violence Intervention Programme statistics to the Ministry of Health and key services within the DHB
You will need to be culturally sensitive and have a sound understanding of the dynamics of family violence, gained in both hospital and community settings. You will also have participated in a family violence intervention programme and have experience with providing training.

Knowledge of community resources and well developed negotiation skills are essential as are the ability to prioritise, and develop good working relationships with a range of professionals. Previous experience with families dealing with family violence issues is desirable. 

Benefits include: 
• Flexible part time hours part time hours
• The free fitness hub based at Waitakere or North Shore
• Many company discounts you are entitled to as a WDHB employee

If you are passionate about training and want to be part of making a difference in your community, then apply online!

For the position description, please click here.

For assistance with your online application, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa on Bairavi.Thavarasa@waitematadhb.govt.nz or 09 442 7251.

Closing date: 27 June 2022
Job Number: WDHB14633