Whānau-Centered Social Worker – Tamariki & Rangatahi

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

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.