Social Worker - Ōtāhuhu

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care benefits

SWRB and APC renewal costs covered

23 days annual leave for full-time, 25

Flexible work options

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking qualified, registered social workers to advance the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across Ōtāhuhu. Join a dynamic team dedicated to giving tamariki a voice, safety and connection to family and community.

You will assess needs, develop intervention plans and collaborate with iwi and service partners to achieve positive outcomes. A supportive, culturally aware environment awaits with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ SWRB or eligible to register.
• Current annual practicing certificate.
• SWRB-recognised social work degree.
• 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 PC skills including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Meet with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to assess needs and plan interventions.
• Complete assessments, formulate intervention plans and participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences.
• Partner with agencies, community groups and iwi to improve outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Document assessments and maintain case records with accuracy.

Skills

SWRB registration

Annual practicing certificate

Social work qualification (SWRB)

Cross-cultural practice (tikanga Māori

Driver's licence

Written and verbal communication

Resilience & problem-solving

MS Office & report writing

Time management & organisation

Education

Social work qualification recognised by the SWRB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Permanent Full-time Opportunity Available
• Position based in Ōtāhuhu, Tāmaki Makaurau
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557 dependent on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The 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 bring

• Registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or be eligible to register
• Current annual practicing certificate
• A social work qualification recognised by the SWRB
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practice, particularly knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures
• A full, clean, current driver's licence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, problem-solving skills and flexibility
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills, including report writing
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• Reduced Southern Cross premiums
• Vision care benefits
• SWRB and APC renewal costs covered
• Opportunities to build your professional network across the wider children's workforce
• Significant training and professional development to support your career growth
• 23 days annual leave for full-time staff, increasing to 25 days after 5 years' service
• Flexible work options and a supportive team environment

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga 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 first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our 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.