We are requesting responses to the 2025 FVSV Workforce Pulse Survey, to better understand Aotearoa New Zealand’s family violence and sexual violence workforces.
This short survey gathers information that helps us report on progress towards the moemoeā (vision) of Te Aorerekura – The National Strategy for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence.
This year’s survey is shorter than in 2024. We have focused on questions that will help us measure progress towards outcomes relating to the Action Plan.
The Survey will be open until 8 October 2025.
Link to survey: https://consultations.justice.govt.nz/centre-for-family-violence-and-sexual-violence-prevention/0b562891/(external link)
The findings will be reported and published online early 2026 and will be shared in the Pānui.
People whose paid or unpaid work supports those impacted by family violence and / or sexual violence - through stopping violence before it has happened, or responding after violence has happened.
This includes managing or supporting staff, working directly with people, whānau, families, and communities, working in a prevention role, or in a support role (e.g. policy, research, or administration).
The survey asks some screening questions before focusing on questions related to respondents’ knowledge and skills, and relationships in the sector.
This survey will only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
This is an opportunity for you to share your views on the system and use your voice to shape decision-making in the future. Through understanding how those working in the system are supported to work responsively, safely, and effectively, we can measure our progress in strengthening these workforces. This accountability ensures that our efforts align with our moemoeā (vision), directing resources where they are most needed.
Te Aorerekura: This is the 25-year strategy designed to eliminate family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.
More information here: Te-Aorerekura-National-Strategy-final.pdf(external link)
Voluntary and confidential: Participation in this survey is entirely voluntary. Your responses will remain confidential, and no attribution will be made to individual participants.
The survey responses will be securely stored by the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention.
Thank you for helping us better understand your work, and how we can best implement Te Aorerekura.
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.
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.
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