Social Worker- Hastings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Hastings is seeking experienced Social Workers to support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. This permanent, full-time role focuses on assessments, advocating for children and delivering timely interventions to keep tamariki safe and thriving.

You will engage with diverse communities, facilitate hui, plan needs-based supports and work with partners across the sector. A SWRB-registered social worker with a NZ driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with NZ SWRB.
• SWRB-recognised social worker qualification.
• Full, clean NZ driver's licence.
• Experience in NZ child protection or related NGO roles.
• Ability to assess tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support positive changes.
• Work with diverse cultural groups and backgrounds.
• Complete full assessments on tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Facilitate hui to strengthen whānau capacity to care for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Plan and deliver interventions to keep tamariki within whānau.
• Collaborate with community partners and government agencies.
• Advocate for tamariki and rangatahi to access needed resources.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Sound judgement

Organisational skills

Risk management

Analytical planning

Intercultural communication

Education

SWRB registration

SWRB-recognised social worker qualification

NZ Driver's licence

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

• Permanent full time positions available
• Position will be based at our Hastings site!
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience

About the role | Mō te tūnga

In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children. Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community. You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.

• 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

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

Ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Social Worker who has worked in Aotearoa in a similar role for a non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector and/or someone who has worked within Oranga Tamariki previously.

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and Current practicing certificate
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• Full, clean New Zealand Drivers license
• 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
• The 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

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of Tamariki and Rangatahi.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that 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.

We are committed to putting tamariki 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 on the 17th November 2026!