Social Worker - Manurewa

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Manurewa, Auckland, is seeking a permanent, full-time Social Worker to support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau with a whānau-led approach. Ideal applicants will hold SWRB registration, a recognised social worker qualification, a valid driver's licence and strong communication skills, with a commitment to strength-based practice and culturally respectful engagement.

We offer training, competitive salary starting from NZD 81,206 to 97,557, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with SWRB and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• A social worker qualification recognised by SWRB.
• Commitment to strength-based practice and whānau wellbeing.
• A full, clean, current driver's licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Resilience, problem solving and flexibility.
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office skills with report writing.
• Authentic commitment to working with whānau.
• Cross-cultural awareness incl. tikanga Māori and Pacific culture.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to make positive changes in the community.
• Contribute to a whānau-led approach and mana-enhancing practices.
• Collaborate within a supportive team to deliver effective social work outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Emotional empathy

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Pacific culture understanding

Strength-based practice

Education

SWRB registration

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

Job description

• Permanent, fulltime Social Worker position available
• Manurewa Site, Auckland
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Across our sites we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing.

Our Manurewa Site works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Ideally you will have sound social work experience to contribute and build on and some other key requirements of these positions are:

• Registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practicing 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

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.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit

Hurry as applications for this role close on 27th October 2026

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.