Social Worker - Te Awamutu Waikato Rural Southat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children - - Hamilton

apartmentOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children placeHamilton calendar_month22/07/2025

Permanent Full time Opportunities Positions based in Te Awamutu, Waikato Remuneration starting from $81,206

$97,557 dependent on experience Mō te tūnga | About the roleThe wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility.

They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community.If these words capture why you became a Social Worker, then you belong on the journey we have begun at Oranga Tamariki.

We're looking for qualified, registered, and experienced social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do.As part of our dynamic team based at our Te Awamutu site , you may spend your day meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their family and whānau listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whānau, family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.

Salary for this role starts between $81,206

$97,557 per annum with further progression through tenure.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringTo be successful in this rewarding position, you will need: Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 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 Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youWe also offer: Reduced Southern Cross premiums Vision care SWRB and APC renewal costs covered Opportunity to build your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce Significant training and professional development so that you can continue to grow and thrive 23 days annual leave for full time staff, increasing to 25 days annual leave after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time)To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit Employee benefits

Oranga Tamariki Mō mātou | About usOranga 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 journeyOur vision is to ensure 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.Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting children 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.

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 contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz Applications close: Tuesday 5 August 2025, however we will be reviewing CV's and interviewing as we go so get your application in today!

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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