Registered Social Worker

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

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Support Pacific families. Strengthen communities. Make a lasting difference.

At The Fono, we are proud to be New Zealand’s leading Pacific health and social services provider. We walk alongside Pacific families, helping them navigate challenges, access support, and achieve better outcomes for themselves and their communities.

We are seeking a compassionate and culturally grounded Social Worker to join our Kahu Taurima team based in Henderson.

This is an opportunity to use your professional skills while embracing and celebrating the values, strengths, and traditions of Pacific peoples.

About the Role

As a Kahu Taurima Social Worker, you will work directly with Pacific families across the Waitematā region, providing strengths-based support, advocacy, assessment, and referrals to help families access the services they need.

You will:

• 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

What You Will Bring

We welcome applications from people who:

• Hold a recognised qualification in social services
• Have current Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB) registration
• Have experience working with Pacific families and communities
• Understand and value Pacific cultures, traditions, and ways of working
• Can build trusted relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Are organised, adaptable, and able to manage a varied caseload
• Hold a Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Pacific language skills and strong connections within Pacific communities are highly valued

Why Join The Fono?

At The Fono, culture is at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a team that is passionate about supporting Pacific peoples and creating positive change across generations.

We offer:

• A meaningful role with real community impact
• A supportive and values-driven team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Flexibility through our flexi-time approach
• The opportunity to bring your culture, language, and lived experience to your work every day
• If you are passionate about empowering Pacific families and want to be part of an organisation making a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are a community-led organisation committed to culturally safe, equitable services and honouring our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome applicants who reflect the communities we serve.