About 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.
This is a fixed term / Secondment opportunity to October 2027 to cover internal movement.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
Ideal 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.
What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou
We 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.
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
Pro-rated annual remuneration for this position starts between $81,206 to $97,557 dependant on experience.
We offer the opportunity to work in a diverse, supportive and committed team alongside a range of professional development opportunities.
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.