Social Worker: Flexible, Empowering Whānau & Rangatahi

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland, Onehunga, is seeking qualified and experienced social workers for permanent roles, offering remuneration between NZD 81,206 and NZD 97,557 per year, depending on experience. The team values empathy, resilience and honesty.

In this busy role you will work with whānau and other social services to ensure a joined-up response that keeps tamariki safe and with their whānau. We welcome senior practitioners to apply.

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice.
• 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.
• An authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essential.
• Soft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadership.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture.

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 initial safety checks and assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau
• Holding a hui; supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi
• Be involved in planning 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

Communication skills

Resilience

Empathy

Teamwork

Leadership

Tikanga Māori

Education

SWRB-recognised social work qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland, Onehunga, is seeking qualified and experienced social workers for permanent roles, offering remuneration between NZD 81,206 and NZD 97,557 per year, depending on experience. The team values empathy, resilience and honesty.

In this busy role you will work with whānau and other social services to ensure a joined-up response that keeps tamariki safe and with their whānau. We welcome senior practitioners to apply.