Social Workers Wanted - Gisborne

Oranga Tamariki; Gisborne; Remote; NZD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

25 days after 5 years (pro-rated)

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Gisborne is seeking qualified social workers to safeguard tamariki and rangatahi. You will assess needs, develop intervention plans, and work with families, whānau, and iwi to ensure safe, supportive outcomes.

The role requires SWRB registration or eligibility and a strong commitment to tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures. Based at Gisborne, you will engage with tamariki and families, lead conferences, and collaborate with agencies to deliver holistic care.

Qualifications

• Full registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or eligible to register.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• A full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving and flexibility.
• Strong PC and MS Office skills with excellent report writing.

Responsibilities

• Meet with tamariki, rangatahi and their family to listen and assess needs.
• Complete assessments of need and formulate intensive intervention plans.
• Participate in hui-ā-hāpū-ā-hou, family group conferences, and engage with other agencies and iwi.
• Collaborate with community groups and partners to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

MS Office & Reporting

Education

SWRB-registered social worker qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Permanent Full time Opportunity available
• Position based in Gisborne
• Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557dependent on experience

Mō te tōunga | 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 whąnau 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 Gisborne site, you may spend your day meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their family and whąnau listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-čču-choč, 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.

To be successful in this rewarding position, you will need:

• 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 Måori, 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

We also offer:

• Reduced Southern Cross premiums
• 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)

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 is a journey

Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapŋu, iwi and Måori 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.