Social Worker - Westgate

Oranga Tamariki; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training & development

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children seeks social workers to support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau within a whānau-led approach. Westgate site focuses on awhi and mana-enhancing work with strong cultural awareness.

Applicants should be SWRB registered with a current practising certificate, hold a SWRB-recognised social work qualification, have excellent communication, resilience, and a full driver’s licence. Applications close 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Registration with SWRB and current Annual Practising Certificate.
• SWRB-recognised social worker qualification.
• Commitment to strength-based practice.
• Full, clean driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Soft skills

Emotional empathy

Teamwork and leadership

MS Office skills

Resilience and problem solving

Full driving licence

Tikanga Māori & Pacific cultures knowl

Education

SWRB registration and Annual Practising Certificate

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

Job description

Mō te tūnga| About therole

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 Westgatesite 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.

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, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $81K - $97K dependant on experience, with tenure-based progression steps above this range.

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/

Applications for this role will close on 1st November 2026

Reference # 42572

Posted on 21 Oct 2026

Closes on 01 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s) Auckland, West Auckland

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