Whānau-Centred Social Worker: Care & Protection (Permanent)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites qualified social workers to join the Waitakere/Henderson Care & Protection team. Roles involve working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to support wellbeing and safety.

You will need SWRB registration with Annual Practising Certificate, a full driver’s licence, and excellent written and oral communication. A strengths-based, culturally aware approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong commitment to strength-based practice.
• Full, clean, current driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving and flexibility.
• Proficient in PC and Microsoft Office Suite; strong report writing.
• Genuine commitment to working with whānau; understanding tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Work with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to make positive changes in our community.
• Contribute to a whānau-led approach focused on awhi and mana-enhancing outcomes.
• Maintain high-quality case notes and reports using MS Office.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Care & Protection to safeguard tamariki.

Skills

Social work experience

SWRB registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Strength-based practice

Driver's licence

Communication skills

Resilience and problem solving

MS Office & report writing

Whānau-centred approach

Empathy, teamwork, leadership

Cross-cultural practice – tikanga Māō,

Education

SWRB-recognised social work degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites qualified social workers to join the Waitakere/Henderson Care & Protection team. Roles involve working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau to support wellbeing and safety.

You will need SWRB registration with Annual Practising Certificate, a full driver’s licence, and excellent written and oral communication. A strengths-based, culturally aware approach is essential.