Impactful Allied Support Worker – Tamariki & Whānau

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Auckland; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking Allied Support Workers on permanent contracts to bolster frontline social work teams. You’ll handle site support, case-note entry, and transport for tamariki and rangatahi, enabling social workers to focus on professional practice.

Remuneration starts at $68,371 to $75,501 with training and development. The role emphasises diversity, collaboration, and a respectful working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in community settings supporting people in need.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.
• Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations with empathy.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with staff and partners.
• Calm, professional demeanor under stress and in complex settings.
• Strong cross-cultural awareness and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Able to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Willingness to drive the Ministry's vehicles with a current licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-demand site support to frontline Social Work teams.
• Assist with entering case notes and information into CYRAS and other systems.
• Safely transport tamariki and rangatahi to appointments, school, and activities.
• Support administrative tasks for Family Group Conferences.
• Assist in care and transition arrangements for tamariki in placement.
• Support tamariki and rangatahi at school and during transitions.
• Conduct supervised visits, drive clients, and write contact notes.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Community support

Maori/Pasifika awareness

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Stakeholder relations

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Cross-cultural practice

Confidential information handling

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Microsoft Office

Social Services qualification (des)

Education

Social Services qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking Allied Support Workers on permanent contracts to bolster frontline social work teams. You’ll handle site support, case-note entry, and transport for tamariki and rangatahi, enabling social workers to focus on professional practice.

Remuneration starts at $68,371 to $75,501 with training and development. The role emphasises diversity, collaboration, and a respectful working environment.