Social Worker Waitakere

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites qualified social workers to join the Waitakere/Henderson Care & Protection team. Roles involve working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to support wellbeing and safety.

You will need SWRB registration with Annual Practising Certificate, a full driver’s licence, and excellent written and oral communication. A strengths-based, culturally aware approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong commitment to strength-based practice.
• Full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving and flexibility.
• Proficient in PC and Microsoft Office Suite; strong report writing.
• Genuine commitment to working with whānau; understanding tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to make positive changes in our community.
• Contribute to a whānau-led approach focused on awhi and mana-enhancing outcomes.
• Maintain high-quality case notes and reports using MS Office.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Care & Protection to safeguard tamariki.

Skills

Social work experience

SWRB registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Strength-based practice

Driver's licence

Communication skills

Resilience and problem solving

MS Office & report writing

Whānau-centred approach

Empathy, teamwork, leadership

Cross-cultural practice – tikanga Māō,

Education

SWRB-recognised social work degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Permanent, fulltime Social Worker positions availableWork with our Waitakere / Henderson Care & Protection teamWe're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experienceMō te tūnga | About the roleAcross 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 bringIdeally 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 CertificateA social worker qualification recognised by the SWRBA strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practiceA full, clean, current driver's licenceExcellent written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibilityStrong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skillsAn authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essentialSoft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadershipUnderstanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' cultureMō mātou | About usOranga 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 youOranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on 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. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact [e-mail] for this role will close on 1st November 2026If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol