Social Worker - Senior Practitioner

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Join our whanau and make a difference.Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to lead with purpose and support transformative change for mokopuna, whanau, hapu, and iwi?

Te Kaika is seeking a Senior Practitioner to help deliver integrated, whanau-centred services across our organisation.About UsTe Kaika is a kaupapa Maori health and social services provider dedicated to delivering holistic, whanau-centred care across Otago.

We work to address not only individual health needs but also the broader wellbeing of whanau and communities.About the roleAs a Senior Practitioner – Social Worker at Te Kaika, you will lead and support the delivery of high-quality, kaupapa Maori, whanau-centred services for mokopuna, whanau, hapu, and iwi.

This dynamic role involves : Managing your own caseload and supporting colleagues with complex assessments, care plans, and interventions.Ensuring services are trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and relevant legislation.Collaborating across Te Kaika's social and primary health services to deliver integrated, wraparound support.Providing guidance in child protection, youth justice, and out-of-home care, ensuring positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.Maintaining accurate case records and meeting all reporting, compliance, and quality assurance standards.Supporting staff development and contributing to ongoing learning, supervision, and audit processes.Building strong relationships with mana whenua, community providers, and inter-agency partners.Participating in the after-hours on-call roster and upholding the mana of Te Kaika in all aspects of your work.What We're Looking ForWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker who is committed to kaupapa Maori approaches and improving outcomes for mokopuna, whanau, hapu, and iwi.

You will bring : Proven experience in social work, with a strong understanding of child protection, youth justice, or out-of-home care.Current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) and a relevant social work qualification.Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and support kaimahi in complex casework and professional development.A trauma-informed and whanau-centred approach, grounded in tikanga Maori and responsive to the needs of mana whenua and Kai Tahu.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams and with external agencies.High level of professional integrity, including strong documentation, case management, and adherence to relevant legislation and codes of ethics.Confidence in using digital tools and maintaining accurate records in a timely and confidential manner.A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence and willingness to participate in the after-hours on-call roster.What we offerAt Te Kaika, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including : Ongoing professional development and training opportunitiesFlexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceAccess to employee wellness and mental health support programsOpportunities for career advancement and leadership developmentIf you are dedicated to empowering mokopuna, whanau, and communities through social work and committed to delivering culturally grounded, whanau-centred care, we invite you to apply now.

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