Child Protection Specialist

3 days ago


Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

The wellbeing of children and young people is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving families and community.

If these words capture why you became a Social Worker, then you belong on the journey we are undertaking at Oranga Tamariki. We're looking for qualified, registered, and experienced professionals who want to make a real difference by putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role

We work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds to advocate on behalf of children and young people, ensuring they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Completing thorough assessments of children, young people, and their families
  • Holding and facilitating meetings, focusing on supporting families to grow their capacity to care for their children and young people
  • Being involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain children and young people within their families
  • Working alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations, and state sector agencies

What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of children and young people. You'll also benefit from:

  • A competitive salary between $81,206 to $97,557
  • A challenging, fascinating, and highly rewarding career with many opportunities for professional development and building your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce
  • Ongoing training, regular supervision to support you in achieving your personal and professional goals, and annual fees paid for your membership
  • Colleagues who are united in their commitment to the highest standards of relational, inclusive, and restorative practice


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