Impactful Social Worker for Kids & Families - Flexible Work

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Panmure, Auckland is seeking a Permanent, Full-time Social Worker to positively impact the lives of tamariki and rangatahi. You will collaborate with social services and providers to meet the needs of children and families, aligning with a supportive team focused on wellbeing and safety.

To succeed you will need SWRB registration (or eligibility), an Annual Practising Certificate, strong communication skills, resilience, and excellent time management.

Qualifications

• Registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRBA
• A full, clean, current NZ driver's licence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Responsibilities

• Work with other social services, agencies and providers to ensure the needs of the child or young person and their family are fully met
• Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community
• Contribute to positive changes in the lives of children and families in the community

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Panmure, Auckland is seeking a Permanent, Full-time Social Worker to positively impact the lives of tamariki and rangatahi. You will collaborate with social services and providers to meet the needs of children and families, aligning with a supportive team focused on wellbeing and safety.

To succeed you will need SWRB registration (or eligibility), an Annual Practising Certificate, strong communication skills, resilience, and excellent time management.