Care & Protection Social Worker Manurewa

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; South Head; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand public sector organization is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to support tamariki and their whānau in Auckland. The ideal candidate will have experience in social work, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to strength-based practice. The role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Applications close on 5th October 2025.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Significant training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB).
• A full, clean, current driver's licence.
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to promote wellbeing.
• Support whānau in mana-enhancing ways.
• Collaborate with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations.

Skills

Social work experience

Excellent written and oral communication

Resilience and problem-solving

Emotional empathy

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Social worker qualification recognized by SWRB

Job description

Overview

Permanent, fulltime Social Worker position available

Manurewa Site, Auckland

We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Across our sites we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing.

Our Manurewa Site works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Ideally you will have sound social work experience to contribute and build on and some other key requirements of these positions are:

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
• A full, clean, current driver's licence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
• An authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essential
• Soft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadership
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

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.

Nōu te rourou | What\'s in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact.

Hurry as applications for this role close on 5th October 2025

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.