Social Worker, Māori Development & MDT Liaison

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Kapa Haka and waiata

EAP & external supervision

Mission Leave and annual/sick leave

Sick leave from day 1

Ongoing training and development

Staff discounts at Op Shops and Pharam

Access to fresh produce via MissionGro

Public transport access and discounted

Career progression within the Mission

Job summary

Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland City Mission is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Māori Development Team & Liaison. You will provide professional social work assessment, intervention and advocacy alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve access for Māori and other communities facing barriers.

Role focuses on equity, cultural safety, and comprehensive care coordination within Health and Connection, with mentoring and development support as part of the Mission family.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in health, mental health, housing, or related social services.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity values.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong assessment, care planning and advocacy skills.
• Current NZ driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary practice across Health and Connection, ensuring health, social, cultural, and whānau perspectives inform service delivery.
• Contribute to hui, case discussions, and coordinated care planning to achieve positive outcomes.
• Undertake social work assessments and develop strengths-based plans reflecting client aspirations and cultural values.
• Advocate alongside clients to address barriers to accessing health, social, and community supports.
• Work with internal and external partners to promote holistic wellbeing and service integration.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy

Cultural safety

Relationship building

Job description

Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland City Mission is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Māori Development Team & Liaison. You will provide professional social work assessment, intervention and advocacy alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve access for Māori and other communities facing barriers.

Role focuses on equity, cultural safety, and comprehensive care coordination within Health and Connection, with mentoring and development support as part of the Mission family.