Job Description
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time
Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidates are found
Social Worker in Schools (SWiS) | Part-Time | Fixed-Term
Strengthen Tamariki | Support Whānau | Champion Educational Success
We are seeking a compassionate and committed Social Worker in Schools (SWiS) to join the Anglican Trust for Women & Children (ATWC) in Māngere.
The SWiS role focuses on strengthening the wellbeing, safety, and educational success of tamariki by working closely with children, their whānau, and the wider school community. You will build trusted relationships, identify strengths and challenges, and develop practical, achievable plans that support positive and sustainable change.
Working in partnership with school staff and community networks, you will help create a safe and supportive environment where tamariki feel valued, heard, and able to thrive. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference within tamariki, whānau, and the wider community.
About Us
The Anglican Trust for Women & Children (ATWC) is a major Auckland family charity and one of the city’s oldest, supporting mothers, tamariki, and whānau since 1858.
Through our family services, early education services, and social services, we are committed to investing in Auckland’s children and supporting the happy, healthy futures they deserve.
Our Mission
To support whānau to nurture their tamariki and give them a happy, healthy, and secure future.
Our Vision
Resilient, empowered, and connected whānau and communities.
Our Values
Aroha – relationships that are genuine and non-judgmental.
Whakawhanaungatanga – establishing positive connections and relationships.
Kaitiakitanga – protecting people’s spiritual, mental, physical and social well -being.
Māiatanga – empowering resilience.
Tūmanako – aspiration for the present and future
About the Role
As a Social Worker in Schools, you will provide strengths-based, child-centred support within a school setting.
You will:
Deliver social work support to tamariki and their whānau within the school community
Undertake assessments and develop practical support plans
Work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies
Build high-trust relationships with tamariki and whānau
Promote child safety, wellbeing, and engagement in education
Maintain accurate and timely case notes and documentation
Contribute positively as a member of both the school and ATWC team
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications
Social Work qualification
Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB)
Skills and Experience
Experience working with tamariki, whānau, or within the social services sector
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building and engagement skills
Commitment to strengths-based and tikanga-informed practice
Strong computer literacy and documentation skills
Full, clean NZ Driver Licence
Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
Desired Attributes
Experience working within a school environment
Aligned with ATWC’s mission and values
Solution-focused and practical in approach
Culturally competent with knowledge of diverse communities
Creative and innovative in responding to challenges
Compassionate and empathetic
Strong belief in the potential of every child
Organised, reflective, and confident in maintaining professional boundaries
Genuine desire to make a difference
What ATWC Offers
A high-trust organisation
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Up to 15 days additional gifted leave per annum
Join an organisation where every role counts, every voice matters, and your work directly supports our mission and values.
How to Apply
If this role resonates with you and you meet the brief, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply via the SEEK listing using the link below:
Social Worker in Schools | Part-Time | Fixed-Term | SEEK NZ
Applications will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Only applicants legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Social Worker in Schools (SWiS) | Part-Time | Fixed-Term position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
