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Family Support Advocate

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time

About Us

We are the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, and we are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. As a FAMILY SUPPORT ADVOCATE, you will be working with families and whānau to provide support and guidance to help them achieve their goals.

About the Job

  • A Social Work Qualification with Full Registration and current Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Social Worker Registration Board
  • A passion for working with children and youth, connecting, understanding and building relationships to help provide positive outcomes for them
  • A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
  • A preference and understanding of Te Ao Māori and indigenous models of practice
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
  • An understanding and awareness of the Oranga Tamariki Act, 1989
  • Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
  • An authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essential
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
  • Proven expertise and social work practice in child protection and an understanding of New Zealand Legislation that relates to the safety of children and young people
  • A full, clean, current driver's licence
  • An ability to work as a team member with resilience in what can be highly stressful situations