Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
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. 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.
- A competitive salary in line with Oranga Tamariki's remuneration range, between $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience
- Commitment to the highest standards of strengths-based social work practice
- On-going professional development
- Monthly clinical supervision
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, currently have an opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our team on a full-time, permanent position.
During the down time, you will be coming back to the West Coast site to work with the team on additional site work required at the time.
In this role you will be working alongside a Supervisor Social Worker to provide Social Work support and services to a closed community in the Greymouth area. The purpose of this role is to build safety within the community and to further build relationships with Oranga Tamariki.
This role will require you to work autonomously at times and to be assertive and confident in your decision making and social work practices.
You will be delivering high-level evidence based and quality social work services where you will be working in partnership with tamariki and the community to ensure a collaborative approach to improved outcomes
You will be required to travel to the community 2-3 days per week and all travel costs will be covered.
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children are passionate about delivering best outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi. You will be a part of something bigger, carrying out meaningful work and making a difference to the lives of tamariki and their whānau.
Our belief is that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them, any child can and should flourish.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- A recognised Social Work qualification by the Social Worker Registration Board
- Registration (or able to apply) with New Zealand's Social Worker Registration Board.
- At least 2 years' experience.
- Strong skills in interviewing children.
- The ability to get alongside members of a closed community and engage them to work with Oranga Tamariki.
- The ability to self-direct and work on your own for a significant amount of time.
- Willingness to assist on the West Coast Site if there are quiet periods at the closed community.
- Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- A valid and clean New Zealand's drivers' licence.
- Well-developed Social Work practices and skills.
- The ability to build rapport and relationships quickly.
- 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 Aotearoa 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.
Location and lifestyle | Greymouth
Are you considering a quieter lifestyle? Are you sick of unaffordable housing and traffic jams? This could be the role for you. We have an enviable lifestyle, which is supported by world class community facilities. The Grey District is a great place to live, work play or invest. Enjoy fresh local produce and friendly Southern hospitality. If this sounds like you, please apply and come and be a part of our community.
Why live and work in Greymouth?
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and cover 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 Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Applications close: Friday 9 May 2025, so get your applications in now!!
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.