Family Worker

2 days ago


Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Presbyterian Support Northern Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

 Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

Our Bay of Plenty based service is seeking a fulltime qualified and experienced social worker to join the team. This role will see you utilise the full range of your practice skills including working with children and adults in 1:1, and group settings, facilitating group programmes, networking with other services, and advocating for children and whānau to ensure they have a better life. You will be responsible for ensuring service provision is delivered to a high standard whilst building relationships with the local community and working as part of a team where professional development is greatly valued. This role will be based at the Tauranga office however a lot of your work will be out in the community.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role we need to know you have:

  • Commitment to work from a culturally responsive perspective and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Preferably 3+ years social work experience
  • The ability to develop and maintain relationships in the community
  • Outstanding communication and people skills
  • Great self-management
  • Well developed assessment, case analysis and case recording skills
  • A recognised Social Work degree
  • Full registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB)
  • Proven skills in risk assessment, trauma informed approaches and strength based practice principles
  • The ability to engage with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau where there may be care and protection concerns for children
  • Strong ability to work across cultures and adapt to change in the current social service environment

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

  • Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
  • Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
  • Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
  • A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
  • Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
  • Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
  • Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution


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