Social Worker -Family Violence

Ko matou tenei I This is Us

At Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive and contribute to their community.

Our 900-strong team works from Taupo to Whangarei, providing essential health and social services through our core services : Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline, and Shine.

Guided by our purpose — to enable better lives — and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, and Tangata Whenua, we're proud to stand alongside those we serve.

Shine has been at the forefront of family violence prevention since

• , supporting thousands of adults and children to become and remain safe, raising awareness nationwide, and delivering education and training to help eliminate violence in the home.

Te Kawhiringa I The Opportunity

Based at our central Auckland office, you'll work across the community and our refuges to help clients achieve and maintain safety and stability.

You'll provide practical and emotional support, connecting clients with community and cultural networks, housing and financial resources, and essential services that promote long-term wellbeing.

This is an active, hands-on role — you'll sometimes assist with practical tasks such as cleaning, bed-making, and transport, so good mobility and physical fitness are important.

Flexibility to work weekends is also required.

Nga pukenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

We're looking for a qualified, registered, and experienced Social Worker (2+ years), ideally with a background in the family violence sector.

You'll bring :

A deep understanding of the causes and dynamics of intimate partner violence

Strong knowledge of local social systems and community resources

Commitment to building strong networks across the community

Excellent time management and ability to juggle competing demands

Resilience, determination, and emotional strength

Confident digital skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Willingness to contribute to an on-call roster and work flexible hours (with compensation)

Nga ahuatanga hirahira | Why You'll Love Working With Us

Join a team that truly values your work and supports your wellbeing.

We offer :

Use of pool cars for client visits

Professional external supervision and ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing resources for you and your whanau

BOOST discounts on products and services

Rewards for referring new team members

Long service recognition (from 5 years)

Employer KiwiSaver contributions

Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

We're proud to be an accredited dementia-friendly organisation, a domestic violence–free workplace, a member of Diversity Works NZ, and a signatory of the Pride Pledge.

E hika ma, tonoa mai!

What are you waiting for?

Join our Shine team and be part of the solution — helping whanau across Aotearoa live free from violence.

Learn more and apply now via our Careers page : /

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