The 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.
We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.
If you think you have what it takes, then apply to join our team and the journey Oranga Tamariki is on.
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.
Our Site works hard to do things collaboratively within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways
Mō te tūnga | About the role
This role is a permanent position at Wellington site, so if you are looking at starting your Social Work career, or are an experienced Social Worker ready for a change - this is an excellent opportunity for you!
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.
In this dynamic position, you'll have the privilege of engaging directly with our community, working closely with whānau and collaborating with other social services to ensure a cohesive approach in meeting their needs.
Our focus is on establishing sustainable support systems that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of tamariki within their whānau.
If you're dedicated to fostering positive change within our community and believe you have what it takes, we want to hear from you!
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will bring:
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Our team work alongside police and community agencies, and 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.
We also offer:
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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.