Caregiver Social Worker - Onehunga fixed term until Feb 2026

Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity February 2025 - Feb 2026.
Preference for this position to be based in Onehunga Site, however open to considering applications from Grey Lynn and Westgate.
Making a tangible difference to the experience and outcomes of tamariki and young persons in Aotearoa.

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

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

Caregivers take on a critically important role in the lives of tamariki who cannot live safely at home.
As a Caregiver Social Worker, you will partner closely with our caregivers to help them understand the role they play at each stage of a child's journey through care.
With your strong relationship management skills and commitment to providing tailored support, you will ensure that our caregivers are well prepared with the resources, skills and information that they need to provide nurturing, safe and stable homes for tamariki.
As part of your work, you will build relationships with and support whānau and non-whānau caregivers, emergency and respite caregivers, and long-term caregivers.

The role of a Caregiver Social Worker is varied and deeply rewarding, with the opportunity to deliver tangible and meaningful benefits to your community.
You will work as a team with the child's Social Worker to identify key or underlying issues and develop creative, individually tailored strategies that provide cohesive support from all angles to facilitate great outcomes for tamariki who need caring for.
Where required, you will also work with other agencies, community groups and providers to ensure the needs of our caregivers are met.

As this role is a Social Worker position, not Caregiver, you must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with SWRB.
This is a 12-month contract (February - February) to cover maternity leave.

A recognised Social Work qualification by the Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB)
Full registration with New Zealand's Social Worker Registration Board and an annual practicing certificate (or the ability to gain registration with the SWRB)
Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice
Having a good understanding of section 7(AA) of The Oranga Tamariki Act
Passion and vision for caregivers and what they need to succeed
Excellent relationship management skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
A valid and clean New Zealand's driver's licence

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
Annual remuneration for this position starts between $81k and $97k dependent 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.

Apply 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.

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