Social Workers

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

3 x Permanent, Fulltime Social Worker vacancies available
- Intake and Assessment, Intervention (Family Group Conference and Support) and Care and/or Permanency focus
- Porirua Location, with remote working negotiable
- Competitive remuneration starting from $76,284.00

Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have social worker vacancies available across all areas of the Porirua site
In order to make positive changes in the lives of tamariki and whānau in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of tamariki. Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its tamariki, rangatahi and community. You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help tamariki and rangatahi be safe, strong and to 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 whānau are met. Porirua site has been on an exciting journey in terms of actively seeking greater collaboration and co-location opportunities with key partner agencies, this includes but is not restricted to mana whenua Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira.
If you think you have what it takes, and are dedicated to achieving positive change for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau in the community of Porirua, 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 Tamariki 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
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.



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