Do you have superior communication skills, exceptional strategic planning capabilities, co-ordination and
extensive management experience? If so, we want to hear from you!

Who are we? Mid-South Island Women’s Refuge and Family Safety Services is a nonprofit organisation working to provide the support and information needed to those dealing with domestic violence.

Our vision is for all adults and children to live free from domestic and family violence. We also operate the STAR Centre for those who have been affected by sexual abuse.

What is the role? An amazing employment opportunity of General Manager has become available. This pivotal role requires exceptional people skills combined with good organisation, communication, administrative and computer skills.

You can expect to lead in giving effect to the Organisation’s key strategic plan and direction to achieve successful outcomes.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with Government and the National Collective contract managers. Providing public awareness is key in this role, to give social commentary on effects and prevention of family harm on women, children, and families.

This role requires high level management across many areas such as in financial management including the ability to understand and develop budgets.

The preferred applicant would have strong people management skills and experience in developing effective working relationships with Māori, iwi and people from diverse backgrounds.

You must have the ability to empathise with people from diverse backgrounds and the skills to personally promote a healthy workplace for both staff and clients by leading a strong safety culture.

Pay rate will be between $ 85 000 - $ 100 000 depending on experience.

Only applicants that have the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.