Social Worker — Flexible, Culturally Led Whānau Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing supports

kaupapa Māori learning

Diversity and te ao Māori

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Sydenham, Canterbury, is seeking a dedicated social worker to support tamariki and rangatahi. You will walk alongside whānau through uncertainty and growth, bringing aroha, clarity and mana to every encounter.

You will complete thorough safety and risk assessments, lead hui with care, design strengths-based, culturally aligned plans, and collaborate with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and government agencies to build enduring Whakapapa.

Qualifications

• Full SWRB registration (or eligibility to register).
• A recognised social work qualification.
• Genuine, strengths-based practice approach.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.
• Unwavering commitment to working in partnership with whānau.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough safety and risk assessments.
• Lead hui with care and confidence.
• Design tailored, strengths-based, and culturally aligned plans.
• Uplift the mana of whānau through every interaction.
• Work in true partnership with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations, community groups and fellow government agencies to create enduring, meaningful Whakapapa.

Skills

Strong communication

Cultural competence

Partnership with whānau

Strengths-based practice

Education

Social work qualification

Tools

Driver's license (NZ)

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Sydenham, Canterbury, is seeking a dedicated social worker to support tamariki and rangatahi. You will walk alongside whānau through uncertainty and growth, bringing aroha, clarity and mana to every encounter.

You will complete thorough safety and risk assessments, lead hui with care, design strengths-based, culturally aligned plans, and collaborate with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and government agencies to build enduring Whakapapa.