'Advocacy, intervention and prevention for women and children experiencing domestic violence’
Wellington Women’s Refuge is a feminist organisation providing social work support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic violence.
We provide a safe-house, crisis-line and community social work support; working alongside women and children from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures providing support and empowering them to make decisions for their future.
We are seeking an experienced, mature and professional Social Worker to join our dedicated and friendly team, based in our community office, providing social work support primarily with women and their children in the community.
Skills required in assessment, wrap around social work, case planning along with the ability to work in an empathetic and empowering way supporting individuals to make their own decisions.
We are looking for:
A calm, well balanced team player with a flexible attitude and 'can do' approach.
Strong, emotionally mature communication skills
Supportive team player
An understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence
An understanding of the needs of women and children experiencing domestic violence.
A commitment to supporting women and children to live free from domestic violence.
Client focused approach and an ability to provide non-judgemental, empowering support
An ability to maintain clear and accurate case records
We work alongside our sister Maori Refuge who provide Women's Refuge services to Maori women and their children. Applicants must have a commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Experience and qualification in social work or similar preferred. Remuneration will be based on qualification and level of experience.
This is a full time, permanent position.
Full Drivers license essential
Applicants for this position should be aged 21 or over and must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
We provide:
-Induction training and ongoing professional development
-External clinical supervision
-After 12 months service; 2 weeks wellness leave in addition to 4 weeks annual leave
-A 9-5, 40 hour working week
Applications close Mon 2nd November 2026. Please send cover letter in addition to CV.
Please apply without delay as we may interview for the role as soon as suitable applicants are identified.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications, pay equity and work experience.