Social Workers Registration Board

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Social Workers Registration Board
Appointment to the Social Workers Registration Board

Functions of the Social Workers Registration Board:
The Board's functions, as set out in the Social Workers Registration Board Act 2003 includes:

  • managing the registration of social workers in New Zealand
- reviewing complaints about registered social workers
- establishing and maintaining a code of conduct for registered social workers
- promoting and setting standards for education and training in consultation with providers of social work
- enhancing the professionalism of social workers
- knowledge, skills and experience

Members of the Board should have skills, expertise and experience in two or more of the following areas:

  • established understanding of, and experience in, implementing effective governance and strategy
- well-developed and effective financial management skills and experience
- understanding and knowledge of government processes
- sound judgement and demonstrated commitment to a professional workforce
- demonstrate understanding of regulatory functions including public safety and experience of consumers
- the New Zealand legal system (particularly administrative law)
- demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, te ao Māori and as it relates to the social services sector
- effective relationship management and communications skills
- ability to engage effectively with Pacific peoples and diverse ethnic and cultural groups in New Zealand
- strong governance experience
- strong relationship and engagement skills
- strong understanding of tikanga and te ao Māori
- an understanding of social policy and the impact on the sector and profession
- experience in corporate finance, risk, audit and regulatory functions.

Close Date for Applications:
Sunday, 22nd January 2023 at 5pm.
For information on the role, please refer to the Position Description.

Position Description

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