Fixed Term Social Worker — Tamariki & Rangatahi Impact

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 qualified social workers to champion tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing. You will engage with whānau, assess needs, and collaborate with communities to deliver positive outcomes.

The role requires SWRB registration, a current practising certificate, and NZ-based child-protection experience. It offers a fixed-term contract at Nelson Site with a competitive salary and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work 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.
• The 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

SWRB registration

SWRB-qualified

Driver licence

Oranga Tamariki experience

Empathy & patience

Child protection experience NZ

Analytical planning

Sound judgement

Risk management

Education

SWRB-recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Nelson is seeking qualified social workers to champion tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing. You will engage with whānau, assess needs, and collaborate with communities to deliver positive outcomes.

The role requires SWRB registration, a current practising certificate, and NZ-based child-protection experience. It offers a fixed-term contract at Nelson Site with a competitive salary and supportive team culture.