Youth Justice Social Worker — Transform Futures

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Hastings seeks a Youth Justice Social Worker to partner with rangatahi, whānau and services to address drivers of offending. You will influence outcomes through referral networks, case planning and collaboration with courts, police and community agencies.

A social work qualification and full registration are essential. A commitment to Tikanga Māori, robust written/verbal communication and a current NZ driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Social Work Qualification and Full Registration with the NZ Social Worker Registration Board.
• Annual Practising Certificate required.
• Bi-cultural practice and Tikanga Māori knowledge preferred.
• Understanding of Oranga Tamariki Act and Youth Justice processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with rangatahi and whānau, police and gov't services to address underlying factors contributing to offending.
• Provide case planning, reporting to courts and ongoing support to youth.
• Build relationships and deliver professional feedback in written and verbal form.

Skills

Youth engagement

Relationship building

Written & verbal comms

Bi-cultural practice

Tikanga Māori

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

Social Work qualification

Annual Practising Certificate

Full Registration

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Hastings seeks a Youth Justice Social Worker to partner with rangatahi, whānau and services to address drivers of offending. You will influence outcomes through referral networks, case planning and collaboration with courts, police and community agencies.

A social work qualification and full registration are essential. A commitment to Tikanga Māori, robust written/verbal communication and a current NZ driver's license are required.