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Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker

StraitNZPorirua, Wellington, New Zealand
11 hours ago
Job description

Senior Social Worker

Published : 24 / 09 / 2025

Job Location : Porirua, New Zealand

Job Type : Permanent

Work Type : Full Time

Category : Community Services

About us

Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. We’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

About the team

Based in a close-knit team of Social Work and Care Services Professionals, you will apply your expertise across a variety of business units from health, corporate services to social services and education. Our team strives to ensure our people are safe, and we adopt a kaimahi (employee) centred approach for all health and safety matters.

About the role

The Senior Social Worker is responsible for :

  • Ensuring all whānau that we work with are the centre of any intervention.
  • Taking a leadership role, working collaboratively with our partners to achieve better outcomes for mokopuna, tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.
  • Advocating for best outcomes.
  • Establishing professional relationships with Oranga Tamariki, external agencies, and internal Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira staff.
  • Sharing your skills and experience to build capability and capacity for your team.
  • Contributing to coaching and mentoring your fellow colleagues.

About you

Your high-level experience and professional expertise in Social Work is essential, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa. You will be well practiced with the Oranga Tamariki Act and experienced in working with whānau, hapū and iwi. You should have a high degree of energy and be able to lead by example, provide sound advice, be solutions-focused, and make independent decisions when required. You will contribute to senior management hui.

  • Oranga Tamariki Act experience.
  • Experience in working with whānau, hapū and iwi.
  • High energy and leadership by example.
  • Sound advisory, solutions-focused approach.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when required.
  • Contribution to senior management hui.

    • But what will really stand out is your love for the work and the people. The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities.

    Benefits and what we offer

  • Work / Life Balance
  • Modern environment with friendly team
  • Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities
  • Commitment to professional development
  • The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose

    • How to Apply

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    • Address : A Block, Whitireia Campus, 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua, Wellington

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