2x Fixed Term / Secondment Social Worker opportunities Leave cover vacancies until December 2025 and March 2026 - full time hoursTo work with our Westgate, Auckland, Care & Protection teamMō te tūnga | About the roleAcross our sites we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing. Our Westgate site works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways.
We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it. We have two fixed term opportunities covering leave. One opportunity to December 2025 and the other to March 2026. Please stipulate in your cover letter, which opportunity you would like to be considered for. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringIdeally you will have sound social work experience to contribute and build on and some other key requirements of these positions are:
Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRBA strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practiceA full, clean, current driver's licenceExcellent written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibilityStrong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skillsAn authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essentialSoft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadershipUnderstanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture Mō mātou | About usOranga 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 hapū, iwi and Māori 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. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youPro-rated remuneration for this position starts between $81K - $97K dependant on experience.
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contactApplications for this role will close on 10th August 2025If 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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