Allied Support Worker — Frontline Community Care

Oranga Tamariki; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in New Zealand is recruiting Allied Support Workers to back frontline Social Work teams across sites. You will support case management, transport tamariki and rangatahi, and assist with administration to enable social workers to focus on statutory duties.

This non‑regulated role requires reliability, cultural awareness (Māori/Pasifika), strong communication, and willingness to work weekends or after hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in the community helping or supporting people in need.
• Understanding of Māori and/or Pasifika cultures.
• Ability to handle emotional situations with empathy.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers with home visits and administrative tasks.
• Safely transport tamariki and rangatahi between locations.
• Enter case notes into CYRAS and other systems.
• Assist with arrangements for Family Group Conferences and placements.

Skills

Community support

Cultural capability

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in New Zealand is recruiting Allied Support Workers to back frontline Social Work teams across sites. You will support case management, transport tamariki and rangatahi, and assist with administration to enable social workers to focus on statutory duties.

This non‑regulated role requires reliability, cultural awareness (Māori/Pasifika), strong communication, and willingness to work weekends or after hours.