Adoptions Social Worker - Impactful, Full-Time Role

Oranga Tamariki; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing for staff

Opportunities for development

Supportive team

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – The Ministry for Children is seeking a positive, hardworking social worker for the National Adoption Service in Christchurch. You will assess and support adoption cases, work with birthparents and adoptive families, and contribute to high-quality service delivery in Aotearoa.

We value initiative, strong written and verbal communication, and ongoing learning. The role requires knowledge of adoption policies, and flexibility to work afterhours as needed, with a competitive NZD

Qualifications

• Registered with the Social Work Registration Board and hold a current Practice Certificate.
• Knowledge of and interest in adoption social work in Aotearoa.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and service delivery improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults who have historically placed a child for adoption and those who were adopted.
• Training, educating and assessing adoptive applicants for domestic and international adoptions.
• Assessing applicants who are having a child through a surrogacy arrangement - both domestically and internationally.
• Writing reports to the Court.
• Writing home studies for intercountry adoptions and related documentation.
• Working with birthparents who are exploring adoption and supporting placement in adoptive homes.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Critical thinking

Resilience & empathy

Job description

Oranga Tamariki – The Ministry for Children is seeking a positive, hardworking social worker for the National Adoption Service in Christchurch. You will assess and support adoption cases, work with birthparents and adoptive families, and contribute to high-quality service delivery in Aotearoa.

We value initiative, strong written and verbal communication, and ongoing learning. The role requires knowledge of adoption policies, and flexibility to work afterhours as needed, with a competitive NZD