Senior Trainer -Shine Education and Training

Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. We are a not-for-profit organisation spanning from Taupō to Whāngarei, providing access to critical health and social services. We are proud of our core services: Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline, and Shine.

Shine is a specialist family violence service provider offering a range of supports aimed at helping people experiencing family violence become safer.

Shine is part of PSN, a values-led organisation with a strong history of delivering community support services. Everything we do is focused on creating a better life for everyone . We partner with others to offer advocacy and trusted support to our clients, driven by compassion, respect, and a commitment to honour tangata whenua.

Shine Education and Training deliver a range of trainings and services such as Shine RESPOND, community professional training, and the DVFREE workplace programme. https://2shine.org.nz/shine-education-training

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Trainer to deliver family violence response training to groups and organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. This includes delivering the family violence component of the FVSV (Family Violence and Sexual Violence) Training Package to the Ministry of Justice Court workforce nationwide, as well as our Shine RESPOND Specialist Topic Day, ‘Working with Men who Use Family Violence’, which develops practitioners’ skills in working with men who use family violence. The role also includes delivering other Shine Education and Training sessions as needed.

As a Trainer within the Shine Education and Training team, you must have an in-depth understanding of the complexities of family violence. You must also be committed to, and capable of, applying a gendered analysis to family violence response. You will have a sound understanding of working in ways that align with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

In this role, you will:

· Facilitate the FVSV Training Package for the MoJ Court workforce

· Deliver Shine RESPOND Level 3: Specialist Topic Day Training ‘Working with Men who Use Family Violence sessions

· Deliver other Shine Education and Training sessions as needed

· Be available for frequent national travel

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

You will have most or all of the following:

· Relevant tertiary qualification, ideally with postgraduate studies in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Women’s Studies, or a closely-related field

· Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion

· Experience with facilitating stopping violence programmes or working directly with men using family violence is essential.

· Confident and skilled in training and facilitation

· Respect and knowledge of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, with experience in kaupapa Māori approaches

· NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4 or 5) or equivalent is preferred

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

· Full, clean NZ driver’s licence

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

- Boost Programme: Instant access to special offers, gym memberships, and seasonal holiday deals across 50+ popular Kiwi brands.
- Referral Bonus: A $200 reward for every successful referral of a friend or family member to PSN wide.
- Employee Recognition: Company recognition for continued years of service. Nomination of employees for living the company values.
- Long Service Leave: An extra 5 days of leave applied at 5 years of service.
- KiwiSaver: Contributions provided in addition to your base salary.
- Leave Purchasing: The option to apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year.
- Wellbeing Support: Confidential support and online resources for you and your family through the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Flu Vaccination: Free annual flu vaccinations provided to help protect your health and wellbeing.
- PSN Scholarship: Financial and academic support opportunities to fund your professional development and higher education.

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

Contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!