Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Wai Ora Christian Community Trust Full time

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Enjoy a genuine chance to make a positive impact on families dealing with challenging youth behaviour.

Wai Ora has a vacancy for a Registered Social Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team whose role is to primarily work with rangatahi aged 13-18 and their families.

The aim of the social worker is to engage intensively and therapeutically with vulnerable tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, helping them to address immediate safety concerns and teach new problem solving and life skills in order to prevent future crises. The integrated support plans will look at the presenting crisis and will focus on laying the foundation to identify and achieve their goals and aspirations.

About you

You will need to have a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with the SWRB to apply for this role. You will also need excellent written and oral communication, a full clean NZ driver's license and strong computer skills. You will be prepared to undergo Police vetting and Children's worker safety checks and must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Wai Ora Christian Community Trust strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi and applicants will have a willingness to work in a Christian, kaupapa Māori environment.

It is desirable that you have:

  • Experience providing assessment and intervention for vulnerable youth displaying challenging or complex behaviours
  • Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Strong report writing skills
  • An understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular Māori and Pasifika
  • Experience working in both the public sector and the social/community sector.

About Us

Wai Ora Christian Community Trust has been operating in Whanganui for over 32 years supporting our community with social services, training and employment courses. Joining our small team is joining our whānau.

Wai Ora is a Level 2 Accredited Social Services provider, currently contracted to Oranga Tamariki and are looking to expanding our services to:

  • more schools, iwi, community organizations or groups
  • other govt organisations such as Health, Justice and Education.

What we offer:

Join our team and where collaboration thrives and every voice is valued. As an employer, we offer the opportunity to be part of a supportive team that fosters growth, encourages creativity, and celebrates individual contributions.

Social Work Pay Equity rates can be negotiated on application to the job.

Applications are open from now through to 1st July.

Apply online at SEEK with:

  • a copy of your CV
  • copies of relevant qualifications and registration
  • a separate cover letter describing why you would be suited to the role.
Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How many years' experience do you have as a social worker?

Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

Are you available to travel for this role when required?

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