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Child & Family Safety Service Coordinator

Child & Family Safety Service Coordinator

New Zealand GovernmentDunedin, New Zealand
22 hours ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Dunedin
  • Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity
  • 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.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated professional to join Health New Zealand, Southern's Child & Family Safety Service Team (formerly Violence Intervention Programme).

We are looking for a passionate person with an interest in supporting safety and wellbeing for children and family.

  • About the opportunity
  • In this role, you will use your understanding of family harm and child protection in the context of the health care sector to train and support Te Whatu Ora Southern staff on Family Violence and Child Protection issues.You will be implementing the Violence Intervention Programme (VIP) - a Ministry of Health initiative - that aims to reduce the harm from family violence by implementing an early intervention programme, aiming to enhance clinicians' understanding of the importance of routine inquiry in the context of family violence and child protection.We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of tamariki, whanau, and the broader community.
  • You will bring the following :
  • A comprehensive understanding of the dynamics surrounding child abuse and family violence, developed through experience in both hospital and community settings
  • Proven experience in delivering training and providing support to clinical teams with empathy and assurance
  • Cultural awareness and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across various services and disciplines
  • Previous experience in child protection and family violence intervention is essential
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and its application to health settings
  • A tertiary qualification in social work, nursing, or a relevant equivalent qualification in a related health field
  • Current New Zealand registration and an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) appropriate to your registered health practitioner qualification.
  • Driver's license and ability to be flexible to allow district travel as required

  • 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
  • How to apply
  • To apply please click 'apply now'.
  • All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 19 October 2025.

    If you have any questions about the role, please contact :

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