Youth Welfare Specialist

6 days ago


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

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who has worked in Aotearoa in a similar role for a non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector and/or within Oranga Tamariki previously. As a Child Advocate, you will be responsible for hearing tamariki and rangatahi voices and supporting them or their whānau to make positive changes.



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