Social Worker Masterton, Wellington

The wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community. Do you want to be a part of creating a safe future for tamariki? We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it. We're looking for qualified and registered social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do.As part of our team, you will spend your day meeting with tamariki, rangatahi and their family and whānau listening to what they have to say, completing assessments of need, formulating intensive intervention plans, participating in hui-ā-whānau, family group conferences, and partnering with other agencies, community groups and local iwi to improve outcomes.Our Masterton site is looking for two permanent Social Workers to join their team. Masterton is a wonderful, family orientated community with great parks, lots of hiking spots for those who love the outdoors and affordable housing while still being only an hour and half drive from the capital. Mō te tūnga | About the role In this role, you will be delivering high-level evidence based and quality social work services where you will be working in partnership with tamariki, their families along with external agencies and communities. You will be providing assessment and establishing programmes to identify the best outcomes for all stakeholders.Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their whānau to make positive changes Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds Complete initial safety checks and assessments on the tamariki, rangatahi and whānau Holding a hui; supporting whānau to grow their capacity to care for their tamariki and rangatahiBe involved in planning interventions to maintain tamariki and rangatahi within their whānau Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki and rangatahi to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potentialNōu te rourou | What's in it for you A competitive market salary between $81,206 to $97,557 A challenging, fascinating, and highly rewarding career with many opportunities for professional development and building your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce Ongoing training, regular supervision to support you in achieving your personal and professional goals and annual fees paid for your SWRB/ANZASW membershipColleagues who are united in their commitment to the highest standards of relational, inclusive, and restorative social work practice. 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.If you genuinely care about providing tamariki and rangatahi with the aroha and support they need early on in life, you'll get immense satisfaction from being able to turn lives around and seeing the difference your mahi makes to our young Kiwi's. So, will you join us? 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.Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight 4th May 2025! Please note: we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now! 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr