Social Worker
7 days ago
Competitive remuneration starting at $74,838.35 per annum.
- Lower Hutt region
- Permanent Opportunity
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:
- We put Tamariki first
- We believe Aroha is vital
- We respect the Mana of people
- We are Tika and Pono
- We value Whakapapa
- We recognise that Oranga is a journey
Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.
Mō te tūnga | About the Role
This role will see you working in the S132 Report Writers team within the Lower Hut region.
You will be working through complex information to ensure Section 132 Reports are completed within designated timeframes and to a high standard. You will need to be able to generate solid evidence-based decisions and incorporate these into your work.
In this role, you will be focusing on gathering and collating information to write comprehensive reports. These reports will need to be presented to a professional audience, including a Judge, so attention to detail is key.
Along with that, you will also be interviewing and communicating with tamariki, whānau and other relevant professionals. To be considered for this role, you will need to be a strong communicator and have excellent written and spoken English.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
- Well-developed communication skills, good time management and strong conflict resolution skills
- A full registration with New Zealand's Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register
- A recognised Social Work qualification by the SWRB
- To be able to demonstrate commitment to and respect for the Treaty of Waitangi
- A positive attitude and to be able to empower our tamariki and rangatahi
- Good critical thinking skills and the ability to gather information and make good evidence-based decisions
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
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