Social Worker- Hastings

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Hastings; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is looking for dedicated social workers to join our Hastings team. Permanent full-time roles focus on safeguarding tamariki and rangatahi, collaborating with whānau, iwi and community partners to deliver meaningful support and interventions.

Based at our Hastings site, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, facilitate hui, and advocate for tamariki and rangatahi to ensure access to services and resources that help them thrive.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's SWRB and current practising certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• Full, clean New Zealand Drivers license.
• Recent and relevant experience with Oranga Tamariki and one of our Social Worker roles.
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.
• Experience within the child protection sector, preferably within NZ.
• The ability to analyse and prepare social work and other plans e.g. financial.
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.

Responsibilities

• Complete full assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Be able to hold and facilitate a hui, with a focus on supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi.
• Be involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau.
• Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies.
• Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential.

Skills

Empathy

Risk assessment

Judgement

Organisational skills

Education

SWRB-recognised SW qualification

Job description

Permanent full time positions available. Position will be based at our Hastings site! We’re offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children.

Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community.

You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.

Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their whānau to make positive changes. Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds.

• Complete full assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Be able to hold and facilitate a hui, with a focus on supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi.
• Be involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau.
• Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies.
• Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and Current practising certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• Full, clean New Zealand Drivers license.
• Recent and relevant experience with Oranga Tamariki and one of our Social Worker roles.
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.
• Experience within the child protection sector, preferably within NZ.
• The ability to analyse and prepare social work and other plans e.g. financial.
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.

What's in it for you |Nōu te rourou

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.

We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of Tamariki and Rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.