Social Worker - Intensive Family Service

Stand Tū Māia; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stand Tū Māia in Gisborne invites applications from registered social workers who are committed to restoring safety and wellbeing for tamariki and whānau. The role requires driving to meet families and deliver culturally grounded services.

You will work within a bicultural framework, supporting children facing adversity, and collaborate with whānau and colleagues to record assessments and develop family plans. A current practicing certificate and full driver's licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Current practicing certificate as a registered social worker.
• Full driver’s licence.
• Ability to work with tamariki and whānau.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Cultural humility and bicultural awareness.

Skills

Te Ao Māori

Biculturalism

Engagement

Complex family dynamics

Attachment theory

Collaboration

Supervision

Diversity

Independent practice

Case documentation

Registered SW

Driver's licence

Job description

A call to you to join us and help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish.

Stand Tū Māia are calling for applications from people committed to restoring and preserving tamariki and whānau safety and wellness who can bring:

The vision of Stand Tū Māia is Tāmatatia and Tiakanga. That tamariki and whānau who experience multiple forms of adversity will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations. To this end our services strengthen family relationships, support the development of child and adult self-regulation and core executive skills, and work to reduce sources of stress. Respect and healing relationships are at the heart of our mahi. All staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whānau as a form of Te Tiriti redress.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori
• A commitment to biculturalism and the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti
• An ability to deeply engage, motivate and offer consistent kindness
• Proven ability in working with complex family dynamics
• An ability to address the impacts of trauma on child development and attachment
• Belief in the importance of partnership and collaboration
• Commitment to professional supervision
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to work independently utilising tools and theories to inform practice
• A high standard of case recording, assessment, and child and family plan documentation
• Registered social worker and current practicing certificate
• Full driver's licence

We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to wellbeing and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their 'true' selves.

As an employee of Stand Tū Māia you will be a Pou Māia nō Tū Māia. This means we will stand together side by side, shoulder to shoulder in achieving our vision. Together we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tū Māia.

The position is full time and is based in Gisborne. Travel is required.

For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Heneriata Milner on 027 205 9806 or [e-mail].