Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent, Fulltime Social Worker vacancy
- Homai - Wiri Location
- Competitive Remuneration starting from $81,206

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children. Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community. You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.

In this fast-paced role, you will work with other social services, agencies and providers to ensure the needs of the child or young person and their family are fully met. If you think you have what it takes, and are dedicated to achieving positive change for children, young people and their families in the community, then we want to hear from you.

**Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring**

Key requirements of the role include:

- Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register)
- A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
- A full, clean, current driver's licence
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture

**Nou te rourou | What's in it for you**

**Mo m tou | About us**

Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapu, iwi and M ori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

We are committed to putting **tamariki** first, we believe **aroha** is vital, we respect the **mana** of people, we are **tika** and **pono**, we value **whakapapa** and we recognise that **oranga** is a journey.

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

Applications for this role close on **Sunday 5th January 2024**. Please be aware that shortlisting will take place the week of 6th January 2024, which means applicants will not be contacted until after this date.

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

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