"Prevention and Response Lead - Harmful Sexual Behaviour"

Job Description

Equity and Inclusion

Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa, New Zealand

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Permanent position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Prevention and Response Lead? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As the Prevention and Response Lead - Harmful Sexual Behaviour, you will lead the development and delivery of a pan-University prevention, response and support system to address harmful sexual behaviour for staff and students and foster systemic change. You will provide subject matter expertise and embed safe, and trauma-informed practices across UC. Working within the Equity and Inclusion team, you will collaborate with faculties, service units, student support teams, accommodation providers, and external partners to foster a culture of consent and a safe and inclusive environment for all staff and students.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will be an experienced professional with at least 4-5 years' experience designing and delivering harmful sexual behaviour prevention and response initiatives. You will hold a Bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7) in Health Sciences, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Social Work or a related field. You will also have:

• Skilled knowledge of harmful sexual behaviour prevention theory and practice.
• Experience in service delivery development and case advising practitioners related to risk management and support provision.
• Proven ability to design and facilitate education, training and professional development for a wide range of audiences.
• Experience coaching staff and communicating effectively with young adults.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain community, sector and stakeholder relationships.
• Active commitment to UC values and cultural practices, with te reo Māori competency an advantage.

We recognise that there are varied pathways to working in this area and we invite you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work within the Equity and Inclusion team, collaborating with student support services, faculties, accommodation providers, and external organisations. You'll engage with students and staff across UC to foster a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.

Harmful Sexual Behaviour | University of Canterbury

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of gender, sexuality, disability, distance, wealth, class, or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc. For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.