Social Worker - 12-Month Fixed Term (Orewa)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision and training opportunities

Parental leave cover

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki Orewa site in Auckland seeks a SWRB-registered social worker for a 12-month fixed-term/secondment to cover parental leave beginning early 2027. You will join a supportive team focused on tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing.

Remuneration ranges from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience. Current Annual Practising Certificate holders are prioritized. Closes 13 Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Registration with New Zealand's SWRB and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• A full, clean, current NZ driver's licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated resilience and problem-solving with flexibility.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills; report writing.
• Understanding cross-cultural practices; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Work with other social services, agencies and providers to meet the needs of the child or young person and their family.
• Contribute to positive changes in the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
• Participate in regular supervision and training opportunities.

Skills

SWRB registration

Excellent written and oral comms

NZ driver licence

Time management

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Cross-cultural understanding

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Pacific cultures knowledge

Education

Social work qualification recognised by SWRB

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Oranga Tamariki Orewa site in Auckland seeks a SWRB-registered social worker for a 12-month fixed-term/secondment to cover parental leave beginning early 2027. You will join a supportive team focused on tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing.

Remuneration ranges from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience. Current Annual Practising Certificate holders are prioritized. Closes 13 Nov 2026.