About Hutt Valley Women’s Refuge Established in 1983, HVWR is one of forty women’s refuges affiliated to the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges, the primary family violence organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We believe that everyone deserves to live free from violence and our purpose and vision drive towards this aim. Our brilliant staff team and volunteers operate alongside a sister Māori refuge, Kokiri Marae Māori Women’s Refuge, in the Hutt Valley, providing crisis and support services to women and children who are impacted by family violence. We work to create safety and improved wellbeing. Both refuges operate across all suburbs across Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wainuiomata and Petone.

The women and their children accessing our HVWR services are drawn from diverse tauiwi groups, including a significant number from Pasifika communities.

The Board of HVWR The Board of HVWR is responsible for the effective governance of the organisation. Board members provide purpose driven governance, are ambassadors for the work of HVWR, and bring their knowledge, skills, experience and networks to the role. This is your opportunity to play a key part in an important and well-respected organisation, alongside knowledgeable and trusted Board members and Refuge leaders.

Ideal Applicant We are seeking expressions of interest from those with previous governance experience who are aligned with our purpose and our vision.

Ideally, applicants will have the following areas of knowledge, experience and skills: • Governance experience • Alignment to HVWR values and commitment to living violence free • Knowledge of and commitment to the not-for profit sector, preferably in social services • Management and/or leadership experience • Multicultural competence • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi • Experience in finance, audit and risk • Strong networks with government, business, and community agencies – especially those in the Hutt Valley • A good team member with excellent communication skills, and the ability to discuss issues with an open mind.