Child Protection Specialist Role
6 days ago
**Job Description Summary**
We are seeking experienced social workers to join our team in Hamilton. As a key member of our team, you will work collaboratively to ensure that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child.
We value teamwork, put tamariki and whanau at the centre of everything we do, and strive to achieve authentic and genuine partnership and participation with tamariki, whanau, and community partners.
Kirikiriroa (The city of Hamilton) is known for its award-winning gardens, the mighty Waikato River, street culture, eateries, riverwalks, and cycle paths. The Waikato is home to Waikato-Tainui, and the seat of the Kingitanga at Turangawaewae marae in Ngaruawahia.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Engage directly with tamariki, their parents/caregivers, significant whanau or family group, and seek and reflect their views, wishes, and feelings
- Consider direct engagement with, and reflect the views and participation of, hapu and iwi when it may be relevant to tamariki
- Consult with the Care and Protection Resource Panel
- Engage and collaborate with key people working with each tamaiti, to ensure their full range of needs are identified and addressed in a coordinated way
- Support tamariki and their whanau or family when a specialist interview may be required
- Hold whanau and professional hui
What You Will Bring
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A current SWRB practicing certificate
- Enthusiasm and experience working with tamariki and whanau
- Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and current practicing certificate
- A commitment to bi-cultural practice and a culturally responsive approach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience within the child protection sector and an understanding of New Zealand legislation that relates to the safety of children and young people
- The ability to engage with whanau and establish working relationships with agencies, voluntary groups, and individuals
- Sound judgement and organisational skills
- The ability to stay calm, work collaboratively, and find solutions under stressful situations
- A full, clean, current driver's licence
About Our Offer
Oranga Tamariki offers an attractive remuneration package that provides opportunities for progression based on experience. We also offer significant training and professional development to support your growth and success.
We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
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