Social Worker: Tamariki & Rangatahi – Flexible & Impactful

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing supports

Ongoing kaupapa Māori learning

Professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in the Horowhenua region is seeking a permanent full-time social worker to support tamariki and whānau. You will conduct safety and risk assessments, design strengths-based plans, and work in partnership with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and government agencies to improve wellbeing.

The role offers a competitive salary from NZ$81,206 to NZ$97,557, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing kaupapa Māori learning and professional development, with a values-led workplace that

Qualifications

• Must hold Full SWRB registration or be eligible to register soon.
• Recognised social work qualification required.
• Strengths-based, culturally aligned practice approach essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough safety and risk assessments.
• Lead hui with care and confidence.
• Design tailored, strengths-based plans for tamariki and whānau.
• Uplift mana of whānau in every interaction.
• Collaborate with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and government agencies.

Skills

Full SWRB registration

Recognised social work qualification

Strengths-based practice

Driver's licence (NZ)

Partnership with whānau

Education

Bachelor/Master of Social Work or equivalent

Tools

Digital literacy

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in the Horowhenua region is seeking a permanent full-time social worker to support tamariki and whānau. You will conduct safety and risk assessments, design strengths-based plans, and work in partnership with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and government agencies to improve wellbeing.

The role offers a competitive salary from NZ$81,206 to NZ$97,557, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing kaupapa Māori learning and professional development, with a values-led workplace that