Impactful Social Worker — Tamariki & Whānau

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Professional development

SWRB/ANZASW fees paid

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking experienced social workers to join our Porirua and Kapiti Coast teams. These permanent full-time roles focus on tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, with strong community partnerships and a commitment to whānau wellbeing.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, facilitate hui to empower whānau, plan and deliver interventions to keep tamariki safe within the whanau, and collaborate with other sites and partner agencies across Porirua and

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or eligible to apply.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• A full, clean NZ current driver's licence.
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.
• Experience within the child protection sector, preferably in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments of tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau.
• Facilitate hui, focusing on empowering whānau to strengthen their capacity to care for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Plan and deliver interventions that support tamariki and rangatahi to remain safely within their whānau.
• Work with other Oranga Tamariki sites and partner agencies.
• Support tamariki in Care and those transitioning to long-term care or independence.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk management

Judgement

Organisation skills

Education

NZ SWRB registration or eligible

SW RB-recognised qualification

NZ driver’s licence (full)

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking experienced social workers to join our Porirua and Kapiti Coast teams. These permanent full-time roles focus on tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, with strong community partnerships and a commitment to whānau wellbeing.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, facilitate hui to empower whānau, plan and deliver interventions to keep tamariki safe within the whanau, and collaborate with other sites and partner agencies across Porirua and