Victim Support - Team Leader, Lower Hutt

Victim Support

Lower Hutt
$80,115 per year
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Full Time
Application Closes 29 Apr 2024
Wellington - Lower Hutt
Community and Social Service Specialist

Our KaupapaManaaki Tāngata - Victim Support is a national organisation working to strengthen the mana and well-being of people affected by crime, traumatic events, and suicide in Aotearoa New Zealand. Working with us would mean being able to make a tangible difference in your community and in the lives of people who have experienced crime or traumatic events. Advocacy for the rights of victims will always be an essential part of our work with individuals, organizations, and government agencies.About the role | Mō te tūngaWorking with us would mean being able to make a tangible difference in your community and in the lives of people who have experienced crime or traumatic events. Advocacy for the rights of victims will always be an essential part of our work with individuals, organisations, and the government.This is a permanent, full-time role based in Lower Hutt, Wellington. A Monday to Friday role, with some occasional evening and weekend work to support an awesome team of volunteers.In the role of Team Leader, Service Delivery you will be the face of Manaaki Tangata Victim Support in the Lower Hutt region, responsible for healthy and productive relationships with stakeholders, responsible for recruiting, leading, and supporting a team of dedicated volunteers who provide a 24/7 service to New Zealand communities. Your role will provide day-to-day direction for the volunteers and oversee case management. This also includes applying a focused approach to case management and ensuring the right people, resources, and relationships are in place. Organising and facilitating ongoing training, providing coaching, and mentoring to volunteers are also key components of the role.The role will work collaboratively with the wider region and offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to make a real difference for people in Aotearoa. You will play a role in continuing to build a collaborative, constructive, and empathetic workplace culture; and lead through demonstrating our core purpose across communities.About you | MōuTo be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator and have exceptional interpersonal skills along with a sensitivity to the needs of victims of crime and traumatic events. We are also looking for people who can demonstrate sound judgment and an ability to problem-solve.As Team Leader you will be a self-managing person who has experience in the social service sector who has:

experience leading volunteers and/or staff
an ability to think clearly and when needed to work under pressure
demonstrated strong organisational skills.
sound judgment and an ability to problem-solve
proven relationship management ability with some supervision/coaching and mentoring skills
an outgoing personality and be able to network and build relationships.
training facilitation skills and experience will be an advantage
computer competency - ability to learn a new data recording system

Please note that: You will be required to undergo pre-employment vetting by the NZ Police. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.Applications close: 9am Monday 29th April 2024 (Advert will close earlier if suitable applicant is found)Full-time equivalent annual salary: $80,115

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