Tamariki Social Worker – Whakatāne (Fixed-Term)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced Southern Cross premiums

SWRB renewal costs covered

23 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki seeks a qualified, registered Social Worker for a 5-month fixed-term opportunity based in Whakatāne. The role focuses on tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing, safety, voice, and whānau engagement; you will assess needs and develop intervention plans.

You will work with tamariki, rangatahi and families, participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences, and collaborate with agencies and local iwi to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full registration with SWRB or eligibility to register.
• Social work qualification recognised by SWRB.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.
• Full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Resilience, problem-solving and flexibility.
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with tamariki, rangatahi and family to assess needs.
• Formulate intensive intervention plans and assess risk.
• Participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences.
• Partner with agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Social work qualification recognised by SWRB

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki seeks a qualified, registered Social Worker for a 5-month fixed-term opportunity based in Whakatāne. The role focuses on tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing, safety, voice, and whānau engagement; you will assess needs and develop intervention plans.

You will work with tamariki, rangatahi and families, participate in hui-ā-whānau and family group conferences, and collaborate with agencies and local iwi to improve outcomes.