Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention changes finalised

Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention changes finalised

Final decisions on proposed changes to the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention structure have been announced today [27 August] following consultation with staff, Board Chair and Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite says.

“The new structure will sharpen the Centre’s focus. The decisions respond to consultation feedback by retaining specialist capability and relationships, strengthening Māori capability, clarifying policy capability, increasing governance and communications support, and strengthening coordination and data capability.”

35 roles at the Centre will be disestablished, 11 of which are vacant, and 13 new roles will be established. This will result in a net reduction of 22 roles.

“I want to recognise this has been a difficult and unsettling time for many staff, particularly those impacted by the proposal and final decisions. I want to thank them for the professionalism and commitment they have shown throughout this process.”

“Throughout consultation, we heard how important it is to maintain strong and trusted engagement with the family violence and sexual violence sector, and to ensure the voices of communities, Māori, iwi, providers, victims and survivors continue to shape strategic direction.  The Board remains strongly committed to those relationships.

“There is still much work ahead to achieve the ambitions of Te Aorerekura(external link), the national strategy which aims to end family violence and sexual violence by unifying and driving government, but these changes will support a more focused, joined-up, accountable and effective system response.”

The new structure will come into effect on 28 September.