Social Worker - Timaru

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children in Timaru is seeking qualified, registered social workers to join our team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi, working with whānau and partners to keep children safe and supported.

You'll engage with the community, collaborate with social services, and contribute to sustainable support systems that prioritise safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Full registration with SWRB as a social worker.
• A SWRB-recognised social work qualification.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with community and whānau to support tamariki and rangatahi.
• Collaborate with social services to deliver cohesive, safe, well-being focused support.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Resilience & problem solving

Time management

Report writing

Cross-cultural awareness

MS Office / PC skills

Education

SWRB registration as Social Worker

SW RB-recognised social work qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• We have a full-time position available
• This role is based at our Timaru Site
• Annual remuneration for this position ranges between $81,206.00 and $97,557.00, depending on experience.

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.

We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it. 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.

Our Site works hard to do things collaboratively within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role is a permanent position at our Timaru site, so if you are looking at starting your Social Work career, or are an experienced Social Worker ready for a change - this is an excellent opportunity for you!

In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children. Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people, and community. You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.

In this dynamic position, you'll have the privilege of engaging directly with our community, working closely with whānau and collaborating with other social services to ensure a cohesive approach in meeting their needs. Our focus is on establishing sustainable support systems that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of tamariki within their whānau.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will bring:

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A full, clean, current driver's licence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Our team work alongside police and community agencies, and we offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow! We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

We also offer:

• Supportive team and work environment to support you to grow and thrive
• Central location close to lots of eateries and shops
• Opportunity to build your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce

Mō 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.