Social Worker - Pukekohe

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Training and professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites applications for a Permanent, full-time Social Worker based in the Auckland South region (Pukekohekohe, Taamaki ki Te Tonga). The role supports tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, with an iwi- and community-led approach focused on strengthening whānau wellbeing.

Applicants should be fully registered with SWRB and bring a strength-based, culturally informed practice. The office serves a rural-urban mix across the eastern coast and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB).
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, including Māori and Pacific cultures.
• Strong report writing skills and computer literacy.

Skills

SWRB registration

Cultural awareness

Empathy

Education

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

Job description

Social Worker

• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience
• Permanent, fulltime Social Worker position available
• Pukekohekohe, Taamaki ki Te Tonga | Auckland South
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience

Mŋ te tūnga | About the role

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

Our Pukekohekohe office works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a iwi and community led approach focused on awhi and supporting whaanau. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.

The Pukekohekohe area spans the eastern coast of Tikapa Moana | Hauraki Gulf to the western coast of Ngaa Tai o Rehua | Tasman Sea. It includes the southern reaches of the Manukau Harbour and the northern reaches of the Waikato River.

It includes the coastal settlements of the Aawhitu Peninsula, Port Waikato, and Kaiaua, as well as the townships of Pukekohekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau and Pokeno.

The Pukekohekohe area is predominately a rural area, supported by towns, settlements and marae.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Maaori and Pacific peoples' culture
• Your superpowers would include emotional empathy, teamwork, leadership and local knowledge of communities and relationships.
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice and an authentic commitment to working alongside whaanau is essential.
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills

Mŋ 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

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure.

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

Applications for this role will close on 1st November 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.