Social Worker Disability & Older Persons - Hawke's Bay, Manawatū and Whanganui

## About this role

• Champion equity for tāngata whaikaha Māori and older persons.
• Lead Mātauranga Māori practice in a values-driven team.
• Support reintegration with trauma-informed social work.
• Mō te tūnga | About the role
• As a Social Worker specialising in Disability and Older Persons, your responsibility is to provide outstanding care and support to older individuals and tāngata whaikaha Māori / disabled people, along with their whānau, within a social model of practice.You will serve communities across the Hawke's Bay, Manawatū, and Whanganui regions, with travel and accommodation covered where required.Your duties encompass collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, conducting assessments, delivering interventions and evaluations, and making appropriate referrals to other agencies. Your engagement will extend to tāngata whaikaha Māori / disabled people, older persons, their whānau, and key agencies to access support and specialist services during their time in prison and upon reintegrating into the community. You will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and evaluating Mātauranga Māori practices aligned with Hōkai Rangi and progressing our .
• Mōu | About you
• In this role, we are seeking applicants who can demonstrate a strong alignment with our kaupapa and organisational values. As you compose your cover letter, highlight how you meet the following lead requirements :
• You will need a Social Work qualification recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board NZ, with a preference for candidates holding a post-graduate degree in mental health.
• It's crucial that you possess an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and can effectively navigate a Māori cultural setting. Your experience in utilising trauma-informed practice models and working with at-risk patients will be instrumental in this position.
• Your role will require the ability to make sound professional judgments tailored to individual circumstances. Building effective working relationships with a diverse range of people to achieve work goals is a key aspect of success in this role.
• We value qualities such as flexibility, adaptability to diverse situations, and a positive approach to handling challenges. Additionally, you should demonstrate the ability to balance work and personal life while effectively managing workload and personal development.
• Ngā painga | The benefits
• The full salary range is $82,886 - $102,194. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
• Tono ināianei | Apply Now
• Applications Close
• 11pm Monday, 27 October 2025.
• To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all applicants. If you require any accommodations, please inform us so we can make the necessary arrangements for you.If you are likely to require reasonable accommodations during your employment with us, please feel free to let us know that as well!When applying, submit a tailored
• CV and a cover letter
• describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our or email our team at | Location : | Manawatu-Whanganui || Attachments : | (Word, 367KB) Position Description |

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