Social Worker Waikato Rural South - Fixed term until November 2027

Oranga Tamariki; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Waikato Rural South team on a fixed-term basis until November 2027. The role focuses on safeguarding tamariki and rangatahi, conducting assessments and developing intervention plans with families and whānau.

Based in Hamilton, you will collaborate with iwi, community groups and other agencies to achieve better outcomes for children in need, with a starting salary range of NZD 81,206 to NZD 97,557 per year.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's SWRB or eligible to register.
• SWRB-recognised social work qualification.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices; 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet with tamariki, rangatahi and their family/whānau to listen and assess needs.
• Complete assessments of need and formulate intensive intervention plans.
• Participate in hui-ā-whānau, family group conferences and multi-agency partnerships.
• Collaborate with local iwi and community groups to improve outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Support the delivery of services in the Waikato Rural South team.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Report writing

Education

SWRB-recognised SW qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Worker Waikato Rural South - Fixed term until November 2027

• Fixed-Term Social Worker opportunity available until November 2027.

Position based in Waikato Rural South

• 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 Waikato Rural South team, 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.

Location(s) Hamilton

Expertise Social Work, Care Services, Management, Other, Services for children and families, Youth Justice