Care and Protection Social Worker Waipukurau

Oranga Tamariki; Waipukurau; Remote; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Waipukurau is seeking a Care and Protection Social Worker to support tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau by assessing needs, formulating intervention plans, and partnering with agencies to improve outcomes.

The role requires NZ SWRB registration, a recognised social work qualification, and a full NZ driver’s licence, with a commitment to restorative, relational social work practice in the community.

Qualifications

• Full registration with NZ Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) and ability to obtain a practising certificate prior to start date.
• A social worker qualification recognised by SWRB.
• A valid full New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• 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 initial safety checks and assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Holding a hui; supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi.
• Be involved in planning interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau.
• Work alongside partners in our community, NGOs 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.

Job description

Care and Protection Social Worker Waipukurau

• Positions will be based at our Waipukurau Site
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience

Nestled in the heart of Central Hawke's Bay, Waipukurau offers the perfect balance of rural charm and modern convenience. With a welcoming community, excellent schools, and easy access to both stunning coastlines and outdoor adventures, it's an ideal place to build your career and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle.

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.

If you genuinely care about providing tamariki and rangatahi with the aroha and support they need early on in life, you'll get immense satisfaction from being able to turn lives around and seeing the difference your mahi makes to our young Kiwi's. So, will you join us?

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As part of our team, you will spend your day meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their family and whānau listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whānau, family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.

• 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 initial safety checks and assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau
• Holding a hui; supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi
• Be involved in planning 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
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and the ability to obtain a practising certificate prior to your start date
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A positive attitude and the ability to influence and empower our tamariki and rangatahi
• Empathy, patience, and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to your audience
• Great written skills as you will need to prepare social work plans, write court reports, case notes and other documents
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to assess tamariki and rangatahi changing needs
• Ability to manage risk and make tough decisions

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure, Annual remuneration for this position starts between $81,206 to $97,557 dependant on experience.
• A challenging, fascinating, and highly rewarding career with many opportunities for professional development and building your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce
• Ongoing training, regular supervision to support you in achieving your personal and professional goals and annual SWRB practice certificate fees paid for the duration of employment with Oranga Tamariki
• Colleagues who are united in their commitment to the highest standards of relational, inclusive, and restorative social work practice.