Social Worker - Christchurch West

Mō te tūnga | About the role

There are different areas in which our Social Workers within the Services for Children and Families portfolio operate and these positions include :

• The Assessment and Intervention mahi, which includes completing assessments, working with whānau and partners to understand the risks, needs and oranga for tamariki. These roles also include engaging whānau to assess the need for a Family Group Conference (FGC) and providing support for whānau to reach the objectives of the FGC plan.
• Our Tamariki in Care teams work with tamariki, whānau, caregivers and partners where there are family court orders in place. To assess and plan their care, connection and identity ensuring they are growing up within loving whānau and communities where oranga can be realised.

Across our sites we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing. Our Sites work hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it, our sites welcome highly skilled social workers who bring experience and are wanting to impart this knowledge with newly graduated social workers.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Ideally you will have sound social work experience to contribute and build on and some other key requirements of these positions are :

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.

Nōu te rourou | What\'s in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, with progression through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $81,206 to $97,557 dependant on experience.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a login using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about the role, please contact. Applications close : Tuesday 21 October 2025. We will be reviewing and inviting candidates to interview as we go, so get your application in now. We reserve the right to close the advert once all roles are filled.

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