Impactful Caregiver Social Worker | Support Tamariki

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration progression

Flexible work options

Training and development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is seeking a Caregiver Social Worker to partner with caregivers and whānau across Aotearoa. You will provide tailored support and help caregivers understand their role at every stage of a child’s journey through care.

Working alongside the child’s Social Worker, you will identify key issues, develop creative strategies, and coordinate with other agencies to secure resources, ensuring nurturing, safe, and stable homes for tamariki and rangatahi.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with the SWRB.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to work with whānau, caregivers, and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with caregivers to understand their role and provide tailored support.
• Collaborate with the child's Social Worker to identify issues and develop strategies.
• Engage with whānau and non-whānau caregivers, emergency and respite caregivers, and long-term caregivers.
• Coordinate with other agencies and providers to meet caregiver needs.

Skills

Relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Social Work qualification

SWRB registration

Job description

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is seeking a Caregiver Social Worker to partner with caregivers and whānau across Aotearoa. You will provide tailored support and help caregivers understand their role at every stage of a child’s journey through care.

Working alongside the child’s Social Worker, you will identify key issues, develop creative strategies, and coordinate with other agencies to secure resources, ensuring nurturing, safe, and stable homes for tamariki and rangatahi.