Social Worker Opportunities

2 days ago


Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Multiple Permanent, Fulltime Social Worker vacancies available
- Gisborne and Wairoa Locations
- Competitive salary ranging between $74,839.35 to $90,714.36, depending on experience.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have multiple Social Worker opportunities available in both our Gisborne and Wairoa sites
In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children. Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community. You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.
In this fast-paced role, you will work with other social services, agencies and providers to ensure the needs of the child or young person and their family are fully met. If you think you have what it takes, and are dedicated to achieving positive change for children, young people and their families in the community, then we want to hear from you. 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register)
- A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
- A full, clean, current driver's licence
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.
We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply


  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    2 x Permanent, Fulltime Social Worker vacancies available - Role based in our Gisborne site - Competitive salary ranging between $74,839.35 to $90,714.36, depending on experience Mō te tūnga | About the role In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and...

  • Social Worker

    7 months ago


    Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Competitive remuneration starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience - Gisborne site - Values driven organisation Tairawhiti the first city to see the Sun. Do you want to be a part of a new and dynamic team, working from a new co-designed build? Do you want to be responsive to the Tairawhiti people, then look no further, we have some amazing...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Do you want to be part of an organisation striving for equity in health outcomes for our community? Are you passionate about making a difference for others?Can you use experience to provide quality health social work to children, adults and their whānau/carers? Are you able to work through legal documents/requirements to quickly get to the heart of the...

  • Social Worker

    7 months ago


    Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Permanent Full Time Opportunity - Role based in Gisborne - Remuneration starting from $81,206 - $97,557 based on experience Tairawhiti the first city to see the Sun. Do you want to be a part of a new and dynamic team, working from a new co-designed build? Do you want to be responsive to the Tairawhiti people, then look no further, we have some amazing...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti Full time

    We currently have a 12-month fixed term opportunity for a Social Worker in the Social work team working on the adult inpatient wards at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti. This position involves working with patients and their whanau, community and other agencies and is focused on assisting individuals and their families/whanau when they are in hospital to support...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    We currently have a 12-month fixed term opportunity for a Social Worker in the Social work team working on the adult inpatient wards at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti. This position involves working with patients and their whanau, community and other agencies and is focused on assisting individuals and their families/whanau when they are in hospital to support the...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity** The remuneration range for this role is $88,627 to $107,600 and is covered by the collective agreement - Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical Collective Agreement - Gisborne Hospital - Part-time (56 hours per fortnight) - Permanent Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Position**: Social Worker: Community Response Coordinator **Contract**: Permanent, Full time **Salary**: Allied, Public Health & Technical MECA - Allied, Public Health & Technical Scale Step 6 - 9 ($80,778 - $87,999) **Location**: Gisborne Hospital Do you want to be part of an organisation striving for equity in health outcomes for our community? Are...

  • Social Worker

    7 months ago


    Gisborne, New Zealand Anglican Care Waiapu Full time

    **Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW), is the social services arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. Our services and programmes in the Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay and Tararua support tamariki, whānau, and communities with early childhood education, family support, grief services, and older people programmes.** Te Hapara Family Services is a social...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity** The remuneration range for this role is $101,741 - $111,000 and is covered by the collective agreement: ALLIED, PUBLIC HEALTH, SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT EXPIRES 30 JUNE 2025 **Position Description | **Social Worker: Community Response Coordinator Contract: 6 Month fixed term, Full time Location:...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Waitemata District Health Board Full time

    Job Description - Oncology & Cancer Social Worker, 0.7 FTE (HAU02244)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Whanganui District Health Board Full time

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThis position involves working with consumer...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Waitemata District Health Board Full time

    Job Description - Oncology & Cancer Social Worker, 0.7 FTE (HAU02244)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Tairawhiti District Health Board Full time

    **Social Worker, Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke 0.7 (Fixed Term)** **Vacancy No**: **HAU01452** **Social Worker, Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke 0.7 FTE (Fixed Term 6 months)** Te Whatu Ora, Tairāwhiti is seeking a passionate, experienced Social Worker, preferably with a background in aged care, to work within our Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke (Healthy Ageing) service to assist whānau,...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    $0 $5K $10K $15K $20K $25K $30K $35K $40K $45K $50K $55K $60K $65K $70K $75K $80K $85K $90K $95K $100K $105K $110K $115K $120K $125K $130K $135K $140K $145K $150K $155K $160K+Use the slider to select a specific salary range. Jobs within the selected salary range will appear at the top of your search results.Order byOncology & Cancer Social Worker, 0.7 FTE at...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand Whanganui District Health Board Full time

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the Role This position involves working with consumer...


  • Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    $0 $5K $10K $15K $20K $25K $30K $35K $40K $45K $50K $55K $60K $65K $70K $75K $80K $85K $90K $95K $100K $105K $110K $115K $120K $125K $130K $135K $140K $145K $150K $155K $160K+Use the slider to select a specific salary range. Jobs within the selected salary range will appear at the top of your search results.Order byOncology & Cancer Social Worker, 0.7 FTE at...

  • Resource Worker

    2 days ago


    Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Casual Resource Worker - Gisborne location Multiple Tamariki & Rangatahi Support Worker (Resource Workers) vacancies $23.65 per hour (As and when required for short or block assignments) Are you driven to make a difference for tamaiti tāne and their whānau? At Oranga Tamariki we are dedicated to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we...

  • Support Worker

    7 days ago


    Gisborne, New Zealand Connecting Staff Full time

    **Macedon Ranges (Gisborne)**: Connecting Staff are currently recruiting energetic and motivated support workers to join our team located in the Mitchell Shire and Macedon Ranges. This is a rewarding opportunity for you to provide support to our participants and make a difference in their lives. Connecting Staff provides personalised programs, activities and...

  • Support Worker

    4 days ago


    Gisborne, New Zealand Emprego NZ Full time

    **Support Worker - Home & Community** **NZCare Disability** NZCare Disability is part of Healthcare NZ limited and provides services to people with disabilities across New Zealand; We are committed to providing support, respect and dignity to all New Zealander's enabling them to have greater independence in the community. **What's the role about?** We are...