SOCIAL WORK
Focused on crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison to build sustainable safety for wāhine and tamariki (women and children). This may involve Case Management, Safety Planning and Risk Assessment, Advocacy with government agencies (Police, WINZ, Housing), and Whānau-Centred Support.
COUNSELLING
Your focus will be on trauma-informed care and therapeutic support, under appropriate supervision. This includes:
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Individual and Group Support: Providing direct one-on-one and group support to wāhine and tamariki who have experienced domestic violence.
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Crisis Intervention: Assisting with the immediate emotional needs of clients utilizing our 24/7 crisis line and safe house.
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Counselling Frameworks: Applying relevant theoretical frameworks within a Kaupapa Māori context.
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Specialised Services: Opportunities to work within specific services, such as our Kaumātua Support team or the Rongomātāne Men's Centre, depending on your specialisation and the service's capacity.
Other Students
(e.g., Criminology, Psychology, Community Development)
Placements are considered on a case-by-case basis, tailored to align your study area with our current projects and needs
Research, policy analysis, community education/prevention initiatives, support with specialised programmes (e.g., Wāhine Safety Programme), or project support across our various services.
STUDENT PLACEMENT
Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge welcomes placement applications from Social Work, Counselling, and other relevant students who are passionate about family violence prevention and intervention.
A placement with us offers an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a trauma-informed environment underpinned by a Kaupapa Māori approach.
If you are interested in our student placement programme, please contact us for more information.