Social Worker

Oranga Tamariki; Te Awamutu; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave (FT)

Reduced Southern Cross premiums

SWRB/APC renewal costs covered

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children in Te Awamutu, Waikato, is seeking qualified, registered social workers to safeguard tamariki and rangatahi. This full-time, permanent role focuses on assessments, intensive interventions, hui-ā-whānau, and partnerships with families, iwi, and agencies.

The successful applicant will hold SWRB registration or be eligible to register, possess a recognised social work degree, and demonstrate strong written and oral communication, resilience, and cultural

Qualifications

• Full registration with NZ SWRB or eligible to register
• Social work degree recognised by SWRB
• Understanding and applying cross-cultural practices (tikanga Māori, Pacific cultures)
• Valid full driver’s licence
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated resilience and problem-solving ability
• Strong PC skills and MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Meet with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to listen and assess needs
• Complete assessments of need and formulate intensive intervention plans
• Participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences
• Partner with other agencies, iwi and communities to improve outcomes
• Contribute to safeguarding and achieving best outcomes for tamariki/rangatahi

Skills

SWRB registration

Cross-cultural understanding

Communication skills

Driver's licence

MS Office proficiency

Resilience

Education

SWRB-recognised social work degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Permanent Full time Opportunity available
• Position based in Te Awamutu, Waikato
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557dependent on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community.

If these words capture why you became a Social Worker, then you belong on the journey we have begun at Oranga Tamariki. We're looking for qualified, registered, and experienced social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do.

As part of our dynamic team based at our Te Awamutu site , you may spend your day meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their family and whānau listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whānau, family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.

Salary for this role starts between$81,206 - $97,557per annum with further progression through tenure.

To be successful in this rewarding position, you will need:

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

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We also offer:

• Reduced Southern Cross premiums
• SWRB and APC renewal costs covered
• Opportunity to build your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce
• Significant training and professional development so that you can continue to grow and thrive
• 23 days annual leave for full time staff, increasing to 25 days annual leave after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time)

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting children first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Location(s) Hamilton