[ref. e38217118] Social Worker - Whanganui Site Fixed Termat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children - - Palmerston North
Whanganui, known as the River City, is beautifully situated on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, where the Whanganui River flows into the Tasman Sea. Just two hours from Wellington, Taupō, and the Bay of Plenty, it offers easy access to both urban amenities and natural escapes.Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to explore—from kayaking and paddleboarding on the river, to hiking forest trails, cycling the Mountains to Sea Trail, and enjoying the rugged charm of west coast beaches.
The region's diverse landscapes make it a year-round destination for adventure and relaxation.At the same time, Whanganui is a cultural gem. Its thriving arts scene includes the renowned Sarjeant Gallery, vibrant street art, artisan markets, and a strong Māori heritage that enriches the city's identity.Whether you're drawn to nature, creativity, or community, Whanganui offers a lifestyle that's both inspiring and grounded.Our 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, our sites welcome highly skilled social workers who bring experience and are wanting to impart this knowledge with newly graduated social workers. Full time, fixed term Social Work opportunity available till July 2026 Position will be based at our Whanganui Site We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experienceAbout the role | Mō te tūnga In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children.
Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community. You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive. Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their whānau to make positive changes Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds Complete full assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau Be able to hold and facilitate a hui, with a focus on supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahi Be involved in planning and delivering interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōuIdeal candidate for this role is an experienced Social Worker who has worked in Aotearoa in a similar role for a non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector and/or someone who has worked within Oranga Tamariki previously.
A full, clean, current driver's licence Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and Current practicing certificate (or ability to obtain) A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB Recent and relevant experience with Oranga Tamariki and one of our Social Worker roles Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with Experience within the child protection sector, preferably within NZ The ability to analyse and prepare social work and other plans e.g. financial Able to demonstrate sound judgement and organisational skills The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions What's in it for you | Nōu te rourouWe offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.
We offer 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.We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits - https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
Annual remuneration for this position starts between $81,206 to $97,557 dependant on experience. Mō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.Our 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 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.
How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 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 Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz Applications close: Monday 28 July 2025 and we will be reviewing CVs and inviting preferred candidates to interview as we go, so don't wait and apply 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