Regional Caregiver Support & Placement Coordinator

Oranga Tamariki; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is seeking ≥Permanent Allied Support Workers to provide reliable operational support to frontline Social Work teams, enabling social workers to focus on statutory requirements and professional practice. This non‑regulated role supports caregiver recruitment, engagement and training across the Waikato region, with occasional travel and after‑hours work as needed.

The positions are permanent, aiming to strengthen team capacity and continuity of caregiver support, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in working in the community assisting or supporting people in need.
• Experience with Māori and/or Pasifika cultures.
• Experience dealing with emotional situations and being empathic to people's challenges and stresses.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in collaborative peer and other stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing support across the region based on operational priorities and service demand, including travel across the region.
• Supporting caregiver engagement, community outreach and caregiver recruitment activities.
• Coordinating caregiver training and supporting learning and development initiatives.
• Assisting with caregiver assessments, approvals, support planning and ongoing caregiver support.
• Supporting placement and matching activities through information gathering, caregiver profile development and placement coordination.
• Fostering positive working relationships with caregivers, whānau, community organisations and internal stakeholders.
• From time‑to‑time, work outside normal business hours may be required.

Skills

Communication

Emotional resilience

Cross-cultural awareness

Confidentiality

Te Tiriti Waitangi

Education

Driver's licence

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Oranga Tamariki is seeking ≥Permanent Allied Support Workers to provide reliable operational support to frontline Social Work teams, enabling social workers to focus on statutory requirements and professional practice. This non‑regulated role supports caregiver recruitment, engagement and training across the Waikato region, with occasional travel and after‑hours work as needed.

The positions are permanent, aiming to strengthen team capacity and continuity of caregiver support, with a focus on