Supervisor Social Worker - Pukekohekohe

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

Across our region we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whaanau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whaanau wellbeing.

Our Pukekohekohe office works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a iwi and community led approach focused on awhi and supporting whaanau. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.

The Pukekohekohe area spans the eastern coast of Tikapa Moana | Hauraki Gulf to the western coast of Ngaa Tai o Rehua | Tasman Sea. It includes the southern reaches of the Manukau Harbour and the northern reaches of the Waikato River.

It includes the coastal settlements of the Aawhitu Peninsula, Port Waikato, and Kaiaua, as well as the townships of Pukekohekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau and Pokeno.

The Pukekohekohe area is predominately a rural area, supported by towns, settlements and marae.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Maaori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• Your superpowers would include emotional empathy, teamwork, leadership and local knowledge of mana whenua, communities and relationships.
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based leadership practice and an authentic commitment to empowering kaimahi where they feel safe, valued, supported and confident in working with tamariki and whaanau.
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility.

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. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit.

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 log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact. Hurry as applications for this role will close on 26th October 2025 and as applications are being reviewed as they come in, the application window may change. If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

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