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The Royal Commission of Inquiry is committed to conducting its work with sensitivity and empathy.
Employing people from a diverse range of backgrounds and life experience is vital to helping the Inquiry in its work.
From time to time the Commission receives applications from people who may have criminal convictions in their past. Given the nature and subject of our work, the Commission considers these on a case-by-case basis.
We know that suffering abuse in care can have consequences across a person’s life. Sometimes the effects are crime and incarceration.
Because of the consequences of abuse in care, many people are unable to break that cycle. Hiring people with previous convictions is one way to change that.
However, we take our obligations to survivors seriously and aim to do no harm.
For more information, please contact recruitment@abuseincare.org.nz
If you are interested in working for the Inquiry this page lists the current vacancies and instructions on how to apply.
We welcome enquiries from all people, including Māori, Pacific People, LGBTTIQA+ and disabled communities including people with mental, psychological, or social disabilities, and make reasonable accommodations. Diversity is our legacy and our future, and we value diversity in the workforce.
We’re committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, religious or ethical beliefs, political opinion or union affiliation and perspective. We want all employees to have access to equal employment opportunities, and are committed to make our environment accessible, including facilities, information and IT. We want our employees to feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas, and where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and who are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
For an application form, please click here: Application Form [DOCX, 489 KB]
Fixed Term until December 2022
Full time
Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington) or Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) – we’ll be flexible for the right person
About the role:
We are looking for a seasoned, registered mental health practitioner to provide advice and support to survivors from within and connected to the learning (intellectual) disability, neurodiversity and cognitive impairment community, who engage with the Inquiry and share their experiences; ensuring they are supported appropriately and with empathy.
Working in collaboration with survivors and their whānau, you will complete wellbeing screening, assessments, and manage short-term and crisis support to people who have experienced or been exposed to trauma via a telephone-based engagement.
You will liaise with existing wellbeing providers where required to create ‘packages of care’ or support and seek a range of safeguarding activities and responses, including supported decision making, that promote and protect the human rights, wellbeing and culture of disabled people and vulnerable adults that is respectful, culturally responsive and recognises the diverse needs of disabled people and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and neglect.
From time to time, you will also engage with survivors and the public via private sessions, public hearings and community engagement to provide wellbeing support.
About you:
As a qualified and experienced LDNDCI mental health professional, you will thrive in a multidisciplinary environment with a range of professionals from varying backgrounds. You will have proven case management experience working across a range of cultures, communities, localities and environments. This may include experience working in prisons.
It’s also critical to us that you bring kaupapa, tikanga and reo Māori approaches to your work and ensure that Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins what we do.
In addition, you will bring:
In return you will get to work with some truly passionate and talented individuals within the largest Royal Commission New Zealand has ever seen. We also have some attractive employee benefits, and a truly flexible working environment.
Opportunities like this are few and far between; will you join us?
How to apply:
Please submit your CV, application form, and a cover letter to recruitment@abuseincare.org.nz
CLICK HERE for a copy of the application form
Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 21 June 2021
For more information please contact Recruitment@abuseincare.org.nz
About us:
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions was established in February 2018 and is investigating the abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults who were in the care of state and faith-based institutions in New Zealand between 1950 and 1999.
We welcome enquiries from all people, including Māori, Pacific People, LGBTTIQA+ and disabled communities. Diversity is our legacy and our future, and we value diversity in the workforce.
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We approach our work respectfully, learn quickly, and improve constantly. We support many types of flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your life and your work.
We look for talented and unique people. Everyone is welcome - we are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, religious or ethical beliefs, political opinion or union affiliation and perspective. We want all employees to have access to equal employment opportunities, and are committed to make our environment accessible, including facilities, information and IT. We want our employees to feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas, and where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and who are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. For more information on the Royal Commission please see our website www.abuseincare.org.nz
Wellbeing Advisor Position Description LDNDCI June 2021