• Competitive remuneration starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience
• Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure
• Permanent Full-time position based at our Rotorua site

Rotorua is home to 18 lakes, a haven for mountain biking, we have trails galore, fishing your thing? Ample lakes to do so… Take a dip even, we seriously have so much fun with our thrilling adventures here in Rotorua, create those family memories, need time to relax, definitely! We know that social work can be tough some days and this is what Rotorua has to offer as well as our awesome OT Rotorua team - We have BIG hearts, we have a passion for getting things right for Tamariki, Rangatahi, and community. Our office culture is pretty awesome, we get work done, and we do have some fun with regular catch ups and as a site we often have shared kai. We aren't afraid to help each other when necessary and we have a pretty cool site manager too - so why not join us and be part of our culture and journey!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have a permanent Social Worker opportunity in our intake and assessment team who will be based at our Rotorua site. Travel will be required through the region as necessary; you will have use of a fleet vehicle therefore we do need a full clean drivers licence.

The intake and assessment team manages our reports of concerns, this includes completing initial visits to whanau and Tamariki, interviewing Tamariki, working closely with our community stakeholders, Iwi and Police. You will also be arranging hui-a-whanau and working with whanau and Tamariki to access community supports. We have a combination of experienced and new social workers who we think provide the best service and response to the whanau we work with.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our vision is to ensure 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.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

The Rotorua tari is a busy site, the successful applicant will need to be able to think on their feet, be a team player and willing to work towards the best outcomes for Tamariki and whanau we are involved with

Key requirements of the role also include:

• A Social Work Qualification with Full Registration and current Annual Practising Certificate with the New Zealand Social Worker Registration Board
• A passion for working with children and youth, connecting, understanding, and building relationships to help provide positive outcomes for our them.
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
• A preference and understanding of Te Ao Māori and indigenous models of practice
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with strong written and verbal communication skills (you will need to provide professional written and verbal feedback to the courts)
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
• An understanding and awareness of the Oranga Tamariki Act, 1989
• Proven expertise and social work practice in child protection and an understanding of New Zealand Legislation that relates to the safety of children and young people
• A full, clean, current driver's licence
• An ability to work as a team player with resilience in what can be highly stressful situations

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, with opportunities to become involved in leading new office initiatives.

Some other awesome benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki are also here: https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

DON'T BE SHY! 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 Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications close 20th January 2025 at 5PM!

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED/SHORTLISTED UNTIL THE CLOSE DATE OF ADVERTISING DUE TO CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD

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."