Social Services Coordinator

2 weeks ago


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

The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, is seeking a skilled Family Support Professional to join our team. As a Family Support Professional, you will work directly with whānau, providing individualised support and guidance to help them achieve positive outcomes for their tamariki and rangatahi.

About the Role | Mō te Tūnga

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi. You will work collaboratively with other agencies and community partners to provide wraparound support and services that meet the diverse needs of whānau.

What You Will Do
  • Assess the needs of tamariki and rangatahi, and develop plans to address these needs in collaboration with their whānau and other relevant agencies.
  • Work to strengthen the capacity of whānau to care for their tamariki and rangatahi.
  • Provide support to help whānau achieve positive outcomes for their tamariki and rangatahi.
  • Work with partners to ensure tamariki and rangatahi receive the support and resources needed to reach their full potential.
Requirements

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. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or eligible to apply
  • A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
  • A full, clean, current driver's licence
  • Empathy, patience, and the ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
  • Experience within the child protection sector, preferably within NZ
  • The ability to analyse and prepare social work and other plans e.g. financial
  • Able to demonstrate sound judgement and organisational skills
  • The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
  • Great written skills, as you will need to write court reports, case notes, and other documents

We offer a competitive market salary, flexible work options, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. You will receive ongoing training, regular supervision, and annual fees paid for your SWRB/ANZASW membership.



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