Family Violence and Sexual Violence Workforce Pulse Surveys

2025 Workforce Pulse Survey – Closed

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 FVSV Workforce Pulse Survey. The survey is now closed, and we are currently processing the responses.

This survey helps us understand Aotearoa New Zealand’s family violence and sexual violence workforces and track progress towards the moemoeā (vision) of Te Aorerekura – The National Strategy for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence.

Your input is invaluable. The findings will be analysed and reported early in 2026, and shared online under our reporting requirements for the Outcomes and Measurement Framework and in our Pānui.

What happens next?

• Responses are being reviewed and securely stored by the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention.
• Insights will inform how we strengthen and support these workforces to work responsively, safely, and effectively.

Your contributions help ensure accountability and guide resources where they are most needed, aligning with the goals of Te Aorerekura.

Thank you for helping us move closer to eliminating family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Previous Pulse Survey Results (2024)

In May and June 2024, nearly 400 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand’s family violence and sexual violence (FVSV) sectors took part in the FVSV Workforce Survey. Their voices have helped build a clearer picture of who makes up the workforce, the challenges they face, and the support they need to thrive.

The survey was a joint initiative between The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention and ACC, designed to inform progress towards the Outcomes and Measurement Framework of Te Aorerekura and support ongoing workforce development.

Key Findings

• Diverse and dedicated: Respondents included frontline and back-office workers, specialists and generalists, government and NGO staff. 80% identified as women, with strong representation from Māori (23%) and Pacific peoples (34%).
• Training and capability: While many had received recent training, especially in family violence, fewer had training aligned with the Te Aorerekura Capability Framework. Access to relevant information and resources varied widely.
• Relationships and wellbeing: Most respondents rated their relationships with local government staff positively, but relationships with national offices were more mixed. 65% reported good or very good wellbeing at work.
• Community-specific training: Many had received training to work with whānau Māori, Pacific families, children and young people, and LGBTQIA+ communities—but gaps remain.

Why This Matters

The FVSV Workforce Survey is a vital tool for understanding the needs, strengths, and experiences of those working to prevent and respond to violence in our communities. It helps ensure that workforce development is grounded in lived experience and supports continuous improvement across the sector.