Social Worker - Afterhours - NCC

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Auckland; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced Southern Cross premiums

Vision care

SWRB and APC renewal costs covered

Opportunity to build your professional

network with colleagues across the...

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking qualified, registered social workers to join our National Contact Centre in Grey Lynn, Auckland. The roles are permanent full-time and part of our After Hours team, with nights and weekend shifts.

Salary starts from NZD 81,206 to 97,557 per year, with progression through tenure. You will work to put tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of every decision, supported by a strong multi-disciplinary network across the children's workforce.

Qualifications

• Full registration with NZ Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB) or eligible to register.
• Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practices; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• Full, clean, current driver's licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving and flexibility.
• Strong PC skills and MS Office with good report writing.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Resilience

Cultural awareness

Education

SWRB registration (or eligible)

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Job description

• Permanent Full time Opportunity available
• Position based in our National Contact Centre - Grey Lyn
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557 dependent on experience
• This role will be in our After Hours team - hours include working nights and weekends

• Permanent Full time Opportunity available
• Position based in our National Contact Centre - Grey Lyn
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557 dependent on experience
• This role will be in our After Hours team - hours include working nights and weekends

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 National Contact Centre site, and will be in our After Hours team.

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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• 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
• Vision care
• 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

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit

Mō mātou | About us

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.

Applications close: 18th November 2026, however we will be reviewing CV's and interviewing as we go so get your application in today!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.