Training and Development Manager

Te Whare Tāwharau
Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Centre

About our team/Mō te tīma

Te Whare Tāwharau is the University of Otagos dedicated sexual violence and intimate partner violence education support and prevention centre. Our small close-knit team works collaboratively to address sexual violence and intimate partner violence issues across campus combining compassion and professionalism to meet the diverse needs of those accessing our services. We provide comprehensive support to survivors including advocacy and assistance tailored to individual circumstances.

Our Peer Support Volunteer training programme empowers students to provide empathetic informed peer addition we offer a variety of prevention and education programmes to staff and students fostering a campus culture of respect and safety.
To maintain and enhance the quality of our services we evaluate our initiatives to ensure our practices are evidence-based and contribute to broader advancements in prevention and response strategies beyond our university community.

The role/Te mahi

As Manager Training and Development you will oversee prevention and education programmes enhance the Peer Support Volunteer Programme support survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence and lead recruitment onboarding and training for facilitators and volunteers. Other key responsibilities include:

Providing education and training for students and staff on handling sexual violence and intimate partner violence disclosures sexual consent and bystander programs.
Support the development of prevention education and Volunteer Training programmes with the Te Whare Tāwharau team.
Support survivors in navigating university systems and accessing assistance networks.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Our ideal candidate is a compassionate pragmatic leader with exceptional emotional intelligence. Calm under pressure you balance strategic vision with daily demands fostering trust and resilience within the team. As an adaptable and innovative communicator you drive continuous improvement while ensuring stakeholders feel valued and heard.

We are seeking someone with at least a degree-level qualification in social service public health law education or related field with in-depth expertise in sexual and intimate partner violence. You are skilled in developing and delivering prevention education and awareness programmes with expertise in best practices for driving change. Other skills needed are:

Advanced communication and relationship-building skills with staff and stakeholders.
Proficiency in managing risk driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of empowerment.
Expertise in trauma-aware culturally responsive and healing-informed practices.
Strong decision-making and policy development skills.
High competency with technology and database systems.
Experience in facilitation training and professional development.
Experience in providing leadership to volunteers.
Demonstrated ability to relate to a wide range of people and particularly to relate to young adults and students.
Knowledge of external agencies that provide support to people impacted by sexual violence or intimate partner violence.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role located in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $80749 to $85649 Top of Range $100776 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for these positions.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information or to discuss the roles in confidence - please contact Hahna Briggs via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Monday 13 October 2025 at 11.59pm.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Hahna Briggs

Position details: Job Description

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