Family Start Whānau Worker - Tauranga

Overview

Family Start Whānau Worker - Tauranga role at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. Permanent part-time (30 hours per week); ideal schedule is 5 shorter days per week, typically 8 : 30–3 with some flexibility. Based in Tauranga.

Responsibilities

Working with approximately 12 whānau at a time, you'll have the time and ability to truly make a difference. You will build relationships to understand what their needs are and work alongside to develop and review family whānau plans. The steps you take alongside whānau might seem small but the impacts are great.

About you

You will be a reliable, empathic self-starter who has prior experience working collaboratively with colleagues and external providers from other disciplines. You will be a registered professional such as a social worker or qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting whānau to be the best they can.

The Must Haves For This Role

• A tertiary qualification in social services, health, education or a related field
• A working knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and other relevant NZ legislation
• Experience and passion for working with children, young people, and families.
• The ability to prioritise and manage caseloads effectively.
• The commitment to providing services in the spirit of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A current full clean New Zealand driver’s licence

What we offer

How to apply

To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to For further information please contact Donna Nathan (Family Start Team Leader) at or .

Applications close 28 September. We reserve the right to close this ad early if we find a suitable applicant.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau / family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi / work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities.

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