Social Worker - Ōtāhuhu

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced Southern Cross premiums

Vision care benefits

SWRB and APC renewal costs covered

Professional network development

Training and professional development

23 days annual leave (25 after 5 years

Job summary

New Zealand Government seeks a qualified, registered social worker to support tamariki and rangatahi. Based at Ōtāhuhu in Tāmaki Makaurau, you will assess needs, develop intervention plans and collaborate with families, whānau, and partner agencies to improve outcomes.

The role requires SWRB registration or eligibility, a current practicing certificate, strong cross-cultural understanding (tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures), and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Registration with SWRB or eligible to register.
• Current annual practicing certificate.
• SWRB-recognised social work qualification.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practice, tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• Full, clean, current driver''s licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience, problem-solving and flexibility.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet tamariki, rangatahi and families to assess needs and formulate plans.
• Attend hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences; partner with agencies and iwi.
• Collaborate with community groups to improve outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Maintain records and write reports to support interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Problem-solving

Time management

MS Office / Report writing

Education

SWRB-registered social worker

Annual practicing certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Job description

Permanent Full-time Opportunity AvailablePosition based in Ōtāhuhu, Tāmaki MakaurauRemuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557 dependent on experienceMō te tūnga | About the roleThe wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community.If these words capture why you became a Social Worker, then you belong on the journey we have begun at Oranga Tamariki. We're looking for qualified, registered, and experienced social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do.As part of our dynamic team based at our Ōtāhuhu site, you may spend your day meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their family and whānau, listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.Salary for this role starts between $81,206 - $97,557 per annum with further progression through tenure.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringTo be successful in this rewarding position, you will need:Registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or be eligible to registerCurrent annual practicing certificateA social work qualification recognised by the SWRBUnderstanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practice, particularly knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific culturesA full, clean, current driver's licenceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated resilience, problem-solving skills and flexibilityStrong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills, including report writingExcellent time management and organisational skillsNōu te rourou | What's in it for youWe also offer:Reduced Southern Cross premiumsVision care benefitsSWRB and APC renewal costs coveredOpportunities to build your professional network across the wider children's workforceSignificant training and professional development to support your career growth23 days annual leave for full-time staff, increasing to 25 days after 5 years' serviceFlexible work options and a supportive team environmentTo see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/Mō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:We put Tamariki firstWe believe Aroha is vitalWe respect the Mana of peopleWe are Tika and PonoWe value WhakapapaWe recognise that Oranga is a journeyOur vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are committed to working in partnership with whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions and achieve positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee, please ensure you apply using your Oranga Tamariki email address.If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail] close: 8 November 2026However, we will be reviewing applications and interviewing as we go, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please familiarise yourself with our Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations for kaimahi and requires employees to present at work free from the influence of drugs and alcohol.