Social Worker - Afterhours - NCC

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking a qualified social worker to join the After Hours team at our National Contact Centre. This permanent full-time role involves nights and weekends, with remuneration starting from NZD 81,206 to 97,557 per year depending on experience.

You will be registered with SWRB, have strong communication skills, and a readiness to work across tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures while supporting tamariki and rangatahi in need.

Qualifications

• Full registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or eligible to register.
• Social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, including tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• A full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support after hours, including nights and weekends.
• Engage with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to support safety and voices.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reports using MS Office.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Report writing

Education

SWRB-registered social worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Permanent Full time Opportunity available
• Position based in our National Contact Centre - Grey Lyn
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557dependent 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 - $97,557per 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

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

Location(s) North Shore, Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland, South Auckland

Expertise Administrators, Services for children and families, Youth Justice