Social Worker West

New Zealand Government
NZ - Auckland - Auckland
November 3, 2024

2x Permanent, fulltime Social Worker positions available
To work across Westgate and Waitakere sites, Auckland
We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Across 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.
Both our Westgate and Waitakere Sites work 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.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Ideally 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 SWRB
A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
A full, clean, current driver's licence
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
An authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essential
Soft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadership
Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga 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 you
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. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit /mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
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. If you have any questions about role, please contact ***
Hurry as applications for this role will close on 13th November 2024
If 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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