Social Worker: Transform Tamariki Lives in Whangārei

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children seeks qualified social workers to join the Whangārei team at Teaotahi site on a permanent and fixed term secondment to November 2027.

You will assess and support mokopuna and whānau, prepare reports and court documents, and work in partnership with families and agencies to achieve positive outcomes. A New Zealand Social Work Registration with an Annual Practising Certificate is required.

Qualifications

• SWRB registration and Annual Practising Certificate required
• Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB
• Full, clean driver’s licence
• Experience with tamariki and whānau preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, prepare reports and Family Court documents
• Develop plans and referrals with whānau and agencies
• Participate in Family Group Conferences and coordinate with stakeholders
• Support tamariki and rangatahi to have a voice and safe outcomes

Skills

Cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori understanding

Communication skills

Risk assessment & decision making

Team collaboration

Education

SWRB registration with Annual Practising Certificate

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

Full, clean driver’s licence

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children seeks qualified social workers to join the Whangārei team at Teaotahi site on a permanent and fixed term secondment to November 2027.

You will assess and support mokopuna and whānau, prepare reports and court documents, and work in partnership with families and agencies to achieve positive outcomes. A New Zealand Social Work Registration with an Annual Practising Certificate is required.