Social Worker - Waitakere

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland region is seeking permanent, fulltime social workers to join the Waitakere/Henderson Care & Protection team. You will work with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to support whānau wellbeing and positive changes in the community.

A SWRB registered social worker with an Annual Practising Certificate, strong communication skills, resilience and a commitment to strength-based practice is required.

Qualifications

• Registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
• 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
• An authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essential
• Soft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadership
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices including tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to support whānau wellbeing
• Contribute to strength-based practice with a whānau-led approach
• Demonstrate resilience, problem solving and flexibility

Skills

Social work experience

Communication skills

Teamwork & leadership

Education

SWRB registration & practising certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Permanent, fulltime Social Worker positions available. Work with our Waitakere / Henderson Care & Protection team.

We’re offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Across our sites we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing.

Our Waitakere site works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Ideally you will have sound social work experience to contribute and build on and some other key requirements of these positions are:
• Registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
• 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
• An authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essential
• Soft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadership
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

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.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from $81,206 to $97,557 depending experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Applications for this role will close on 20th September 2026