Social Worker - Waitakere

Permanent, fulltime Social Worker position available
To work with our Waitakere site, Auckland
We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience
Mo te tunga | About the role

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

Our Waitakere site works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a wh nau led approach focused on awhi and supporting wh nau in mana-enhancing ways. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.


Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

Ideally you will have sound social work experience to contribute and build on and some other key requirements of these positions are:

Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
A full, clean, current driver's licence
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
An authentic commitment to working alongside wh nau is essential
Soft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadership
Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture
Mo m tou | 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 hapu, iwi and M ori 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.

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure.

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. 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/

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 Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz


Applications for this role will close on 24th August 2025

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.