Social Worker Waikato Rural South - Fixed term until November 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced Southern Cross premiums

Vision care

SWRB renewal costs covered

Professional development opportunities

Annual leave 23 days (pro-rated for PT

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a qualified, registered social worker to join the Waikato Rural South team on a fixed-term basis until November 2027. The role focuses on ensuring tamariki and rangatahi are safe, heard, and supported by whānau and the wider community.

You will meet tamariki, rangatahi and families, assess needs, develop intensive intervention plans, participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences, and work with agencies and iwi to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practices, tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• A full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet tamariki, rangatahi and family to assess needs and formulate intervention plans.
• Complete assessments of need and develop intensive intervention plans.
• Participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences.
• Partner with agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Problem solving

Cross-cultural awareness

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

NZ SWRB registration

Social work qualification recognised by SWRB

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Fixed-Term Social Worker opportunity available until November 2027.
• Position based in Waikato Rural South
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557 dependent on experience

Mōu te ŭunga | 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 whŀānau 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 whŀānau listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whŀānau, family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.

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

Ngā ʻupaōnāta ʼo | What you will bring

• 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

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Nŀƹ te rourou | What's in it for you

• Reduced Southern Cross premiums
• Vision care
• 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)

Mōu mātou | About us

• 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 hapūu, 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.