Fixed Term Social Worker: Empower Tamariki in Nelson

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Nelson is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to help improve outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi. You will join a team with a strong inclusive culture, ensuring tamariki voices are heard and families are supported to make positive changes.

Key requirements include SWRB registration, a recognised social work qualification, a current driver’s licence, and experience in child protection.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB) and current practising certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• A full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Sound judgement

Organisational skills

Risk management

Analytical ability

Education

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

Full NZ driver’s licence

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Nelson is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to help improve outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi. You will join a team with a strong inclusive culture, ensuring tamariki voices are heard and families are supported to make positive changes.

Key requirements include SWRB registration, a recognised social work qualification, a current driver’s licence, and experience in child protection.