• Full Time, Fixed Term role through August 2027
• Central City location
• Join a respected Canterbury organisation making a real community impact  

Growing what works. Protecting what matters.
 
At the heart of Aviva's work is a clear purpose: supporting whānau and communities to live safe and fulfilling lives free from family violence and sexual violence.
 
Over recent years, Aviva has grown into an organisation of more than 50 kaimahi delivering highly regarded services across Canterbury. That growth has been purposeful and values-led, with Aviva recognised as a credible and collaborative voice within the violence prevention sector.
 
The Role
 
Aviva is seeking a Sexual Violence Kaimahi to provide timely, safe and professional support to adult survivors of sexual violence and their whānau.
 
Reporting to the Sexual Violence Team Lead, this is a full-time, fixed term role, lasting through to August 2027. The role will work within Aviva's integrated service model to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centred support following crisis intervention. This includes assessment, safety planning, case management, navigation, referrals, court support and liaison with Police, health services and other specialist agencies.
 
You'll manage a caseload with care and professionalism while helping clients move toward safety, wellbeing and greater autonomy. The role requires strong relationship-building skills, sound judgement, accurate documentation and a calm, grounded approach when working with people who may be experiencing significant distress.
 
A key part of the role is contributing to culturally responsive, whānau-centred practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aviva's values of aroha, pono and tika. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues and sector partners, contribute to service improvement and quality assurance, and help maintain a safe, respectful and reflective team culture.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing timely, safe and responsive support to adult survivors of sexual violence and their whānau following crisis intervention
• Completing client-centred assessments, safety planning and support plans that respond to individuals need and wellbeing
• Managing a caseload, including prioritising support, maintaining engagement and coordinating referrals or service pathways
• Supporting clients through court processes and liaising with Police, health services and other specialist agencies
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and sector partners to provide joined-up, culturally responsive support
• Maintaining accurate records and participating in supervision, quality assurance, reporting and service improvement

About You
 
You will be a grounded, relational practitioner with the warmth, resilience and professional judgement needed to work safely with people affected by trauma and violence. You will understand the importance of trust, choice and dignity in survivor-centred practice, and be confident navigating complexity while keeping safety at the centre.
 
You will bring strong relationship-building skills, a reflective approach to practice, and a commitment to working in ways that uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support whānau wellbeing.
 
What you'll bring:

• Experience working with adults affected by sexual violence, family violence, crisis, trauma, mental health or other complex social needs
• A relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in social work, counselling, psychology, mental health or a related field
• Strong assessment, case management, safety planning and support planning skills
• A trauma-informed and survivor-centred approach to practice
• Sound understanding of risk, confidentiality, professional boundaries and accurate documentation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies
• A commitment to reflective practice, teamwork and ongoing professional development
• A full, clean driver's licence
• Professional registration, or progress towards registration, in social work or a related field preferred

Why Aviva
 
Aviva is widely respected for the quality of its services, its principled approach and its commitment to collaboration across the sector. The organisation is known for doing its mahi with care, courage and integrity, and for placing people at the centre of its work.
 
For practitioners committed to making a genuine difference, Aviva offers a supportive and values-driven environment with strong professional support and supervision.
 
The role offers:

• Salary: This role is aligned to the Pay Equity Pay Spine and salary placement will be determined within this framework, recognising relevant experience
• Birthday leave and 2 days Wellness leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to pool vehicles, laptops and safety applications for community work

If you are passionate about supporting safer families and communities and want to contribute to meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
 
As part of your application, please include a covering letter outlining which team you are interested in and why this area of work resonates with you.
 
For a confidential conversation or to request a Candidate Briefing Document, please contact Heather Ewing on 03 2650 667 or click the 'Apply' button to express your interest in finding out more.