Social Worker: Empower Tamariki & Whānau

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Nelson is seeking qualified and registered social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do. Join a team committed to their wellbeing and to working with whānau and communities to support positive outcomes.

Based at the Nelson Site, this full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary starting from NZ$81,206 to NZ$97,557, depending on experience, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's SWRB and current practising certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• A full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Recent and relevant experience with Oranga Tamariki and one of our Social Worker roles.
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.
• Experience within the child protection sector, preferably within NZ
• Ability to analyse and prepare social work and other plans e.g. financial
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement and organisational skills
• The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.

Responsibilities

• Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their whānau to make positive changes.
• Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds.
• Complete full assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Be able to hold and facilitate a hui, with a focus on supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi.
• Be involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau.
• Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies.
• Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Judgement

Organisation

Communication

Education

SWRB-Recognised qualification

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Nelson is seeking qualified and registered social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do. Join a team committed to their wellbeing and to working with whānau and communities to support positive outcomes.

Based at the Nelson Site, this full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary starting from NZ$81,206 to NZ$97,557, depending on experience, with opportunities for