Social Worker - Whakatāne (Fixed Term)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced Southern Cross premiums

Vision care

SWRB/APC renewal costs covered

Professional development opportunities

23 days annual leave, pro-rated for <5

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking qualified, registered social workers for a three-month fixed-term position based in Whakatāne. The role involves meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their families, completing needs assessments, formulating intervention plans, and collaborating with iwi and community agencies to improve outcomes.

Salary starts at NZD 81,206 to 97,557 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with SWRB or eligible to register.
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Responsibilities

• Meet with tamariki, rangatahi and their families to listen and assess needs.
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Skills

SWRB registration

SWRE recognised qualification

tikanga Māori knowledge

Full driver's licence

Excellent communication

Resilience & problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

3-month Fixewd-term opportunioty until December 2026 Position based in Whakatane 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 team based at our Whakatane site , 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.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | 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

Nōu 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)

Mō mātou | About us

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 Tamariki partners with hapŭha, 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.