Pacific Communities Social Worker | Kahu Taurima

Maori Pacific Jobs; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful community impact

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexi-time approach

Culture, language, lived experience at

Job summary

The Fono in Henderson seeks a compassionate Kahu Taurima Social Worker to support Pacific families across the Waitematā region. You will provide strengths-based assessments, advocacy, and referrals to help families access housing, financial, wellbeing, and social services.

You will collaborate with nurses, support workers, and community partners to deliver holistic care, promote wellbeing, and enable early intervention and positive outcomes for Pacific communities.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification in social services.
• Must have current Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB) registration.
• Experience working with Pacific families and communities.
• Understand and value Pacific cultures, traditions, and ways of working.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse backgrounds.
• Hold a Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete social assessments and identify family strengths and needs.
• Support families with housing, financial, wellbeing, and social challenges.
• Connect families with community resources and essential services.
• Build strong relationships with agencies such as WINZ, Kāinga Ora, and health providers.
• Conduct home visits and provide practical support and advocacy.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, support workers, and community partners to deliver holistic care.
• Promote wellbeing, early intervention, and positive outcomes for Pacific families.

Skills

SWRB registration

Strong written and verbal

Experience with Pacific families

Cultural knowledge of Pacific

Driver Licence

Education

Qualification in social services

Job description

The Fono in Henderson seeks a compassionate Kahu Taurima Social Worker to support Pacific families across the Waitematā region. You will provide strengths-based assessments, advocacy, and referrals to help families access housing, financial, wellbeing, and social services.

You will collaborate with nurses, support workers, and community partners to deliver holistic care, promote wellbeing, and enable early intervention and positive outcomes for Pacific communities.