Social Worker
5 months ago
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community.
If these words capture why you became a Social Worker, then you belong on the journey we have begun at Oranga Tamariki. We're looking for qualified, registered, and experienced social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do.
As part of our dynamic team based at our Te Awamutu site, you may spend your day meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their family and whānau listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whānau, family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.
Salary for this role starts between $81,206 - $97,557 per annum with further progression through tenure.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
**To be successful in this rewarding position, you will need**:
- Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register
- A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
- A full, clean, current driver's licence
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
- Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
**We also offer**:
- Reduced Southern Cross premiums
- Vision care
- SWRB and APC renewal costs covered
- Opportunity to build your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce
- Significant training and professional development so that you can continue to grow and thrive
- 23 days annual leave for full time staff, increasing to 25 days annual leave after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time)
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit Employee benefits - Oranga Tamariki
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:
- We put Tamariki first
- We believe Aroha is vital
- We respect the Mana of people
- We are Tika and Pono
- We value Whakapapa
- We recognise that Oranga is a journey
Our vision is to ensure 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.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting children 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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