Oamaru, Otago

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Full time

• 1 x Permanent, Fulltime Social Worker vacancy
• Oamaru Location
• Competitive salary ranging starting from $76,284.00

Mō te tūnga | About the role

In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children. Join a team with big hearts and a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community. You can be part of a positive and supportive team and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.

In this fast-paced role, you will work with other social services, agencies and providers to ensure the needs of the child or young person and their family are fully met. If you think you have what it takes, and are dedicated to achieving positive change for children, young people and their families in the community, then we want to hear from you.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A full, clean, current driver's licence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you

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. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Mo matou | About us

Oranga Tamariki is committed to improving the safety and wellbeing of tamariki. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of mana (prestige), tika & pono (doing things the right way), aroha (love) and whakapapa (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our site plan.

To reflect our practice shift we are developing a meaningful partnership with Te Ha o Maru, Te Runanga o Moeraki's Mana Whenua Health and Social Service Subsidiary.

Te Ha o Maru, is also advertising for a social worker, working in partnership with Oranga Tamariki, to provide a culturally appropriate pathway for our whanau in North Otago. Should you wish to apply for the position at Te Ha o Maru please email mailto:[email protected]

Me pehea 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 us at mailto:[email protected]

Hurry as applications for this role will close on Wednesday 17th May 2023!