Kairuruku | Social Worker

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri Trust Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri is a kaupapa Māori social service provider serving the communities of Tāmaki Makaurau, Kaitaia and Whangārei.  Our mahi/mission is Tū Rawea Tū Pākau Roroa – Te arataki i te iwi te piki ki nga taumata tiketike. By living our values, we lead the restoration of whānau wellbeing in Aotearoa, supporting whānau in communities facing significant challenges.

We invite individuals with proven skills, experience, and a genuine sense of aroha to become part of our dedicated team of practitioners. You will play a crucial role in supporting whānau caregivers as they care for tamariki with trauma-informed needs.

About the role

We are seeking dedicated Kairuruku/ Registered Social Worker to work alongside matua whāngai (whānau caregivers) in a holistic, whānau-led, whāngai tamariki focussed response. You will be supporting the whānau through challenges that come with caring for whāngai tamariki. Advocate for, connect to and coordinate services needed to optimise the caregiving environment and circumstances.

The duties and tasks include completing assessments ensuring we are responsive to individuals and whānau from a kaupapa Māori worldview.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building whanaungatanga with matua whāngai (caregiver of children in care)

  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Oranga Tamariki caregiver social workers

  • Completing assessments and developing responsive plans from a Kaupapa Māori world view

  • Tamariki focus –  tamariki/ children are supported to reach their potential through safe, stable, loving and secure living environments and caregiver relationships.

About you:

To be successful in this role we are looking for:

  • A relevant, recognised qualification (counselling, social work or mental health) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in trauma informed practice
  • Excellent networking skills
  • Competent in computer skills, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of proficiency in Kaupapa Māori approaches, Tikanga Māori and/or Te Reo Māori or the ability and willingness to learn
  • Resilient and able to communicate effectively and respectfully in the face of difficulty and/or difference

What's in it for you?

  • Attractive incentive package includes up to an additional 9 gifted leave
  • Company vehicles use
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Free parking on site
  • A passionate work culture.

Applications close: Friday 7 November 2025

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