Social Worker – Nelson: Fixed Term with Flexible Hours

Marketplace; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Nelson invites qualified social workers to join a fixed-term role until June 2027. The position focuses on safeguarding tamariki and rangatahi, engaging with whānau and communities, and delivering timely assessments and plans.

You will work within a supportive team environment at the Nelson site, contributing to culturally appropriate interventions and advocacy to ensure tamariki reach their full potential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Full registration with SWRB and current practicing certificate.
• Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB.
• Full, clean, current driver''s licence.
• Experience in child protection, preferably in NZ.

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 full assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Be involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau.

Skills

SWRB registration

Social work qualification

Driver's license

Child protection experience

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Nelson invites qualified social workers to join a fixed-term role until June 2027. The position focuses on safeguarding tamariki and rangatahi, engaging with whānau and communities, and delivering timely assessments and plans.

You will work within a supportive team environment at the Nelson site, contributing to culturally appropriate interventions and advocacy to ensure tamariki reach their full potential. Competitive salary offered.