Social Worker: Whānau & Iwi Partnership Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing supports

Ongoing Kaupapa Māori learning and pro

Professional development

Diversity and te ao Māori

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children in Greymouth invites qualified social workers to join our committed team. This permanent full-time role focuses on tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing, partnering with whānau to support growth and stability with aroha, clarity, and mana in every interaction.

You will complete safety assessments, lead care hui, design tailored plans, and partner with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and government agencies to foster enduring Whakapapa and positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• Full SWRB registration (or eligibility to register).
• A recognised social work qualification.
• A genuine, strengths-based practice approach.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• An unwavering commitment to working in partnership with whānau.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough safety and risk assessments
• Lead hui with care and confidence
• Design tailored, strengths-based, and culturally aligned plans
• Uplift the mana of whānau through every interaction
• Work in true partnership with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations, community groups and fellow government agencies to create enduring, meaningful Whakapapa.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Cultural competence

Digital literacy

Partnership with whānau

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children in Greymouth invites qualified social workers to join our committed team. This permanent full-time role focuses on tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing, partnering with whānau to support growth and stability with aroha, clarity, and mana in every interaction.

You will complete safety assessments, lead care hui, design tailored plans, and partner with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and government agencies to foster enduring Whakapapa and positive outcomes for