Social Worker - Waikato Rural North

Oranga Tamariki; Waikato; Remoto; NZD 81.000 - 98.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Reduced Southern Cross premiums

SWRB/APC renewal costs covered

Professional networking across the儿童's

Descrizione del lavoro

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking qualified social workers for a permanent full-time role at the Waikato Rural North site. You will assess needs, plan interventions, and partner with families, iwi, and agencies to improve outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.

Key requirements include SWRB registration, a recognised social work degree, strong communication, cultural competency, and a valid NZ driver’s licence. Remuneration starts at NZD 81,206 to 97,557 per annum.

Competenze

• Full SWRB registration or eligible to register.
• Social work degree recognised by SWRB.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated resilience and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Mansioni

• Meet with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to assess needs.
• Formulate intensive intervention plans and assess risk.
• Participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences.
• Collaborate with agencies, community groups and iwi.
• Maintain accurate case records and reporting.

Conoscenze

SWRB registration

Cross-cultural awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Resilience

MS Office

Driver's licence

Formazione

Social Work degree recognised by SWRB

Descrizione del lavoro

• Permanent Full time Opportunity available
• Position based in Waikato Rural North site
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557dependent 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 Waikato Rural North 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 intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whānau, family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.

Salary for this role starts between$81,206 - $97,557per annum with further progression through tenure.

To be successful in this rewarding position, you will need:

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

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We also offer:

• Reduced Southern Cross premiums
• SWRB and APC renewal costs covered
• Opportunity to build your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce
• Significant training and professional development so that you can continue to grow and thrive
• 23 days annual leave for full time staff, increasing to 25 days annual leave after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time)

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 also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting children 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.