Allied Support Workers - Homai

About the role Oranga Tamariki offers new opportunities for those looking to develop their career pathways and make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. These permanent Allied Support Worker positions provide consistent and reliable operational support to frontline Social Work teams, responding to sustained service demand across sites and strengthening team capacity and continuity of support. Day‑to‑day responsibilities Providing support across the region based on operational priorities and service demand. Supporting caregiver engagement, community outreach and caregiver recruitment activities. Coordinating caregiver training and supporting learning and development initiatives. Assisting with caregiver assessments, approvals, support planning and ongoing caregiver support. Supporting placement and matching activities through information gathering, caregiver profile development and placement coordination. Fostering positive working relationships with caregivers, whānau, community organisations and internal stakeholders. Traveling across the region and occasionally outside the region. Working outside normal business hours may be required from time‑to‑time. What you will bring This is a high‑trust, safety‑critical children’s worker role that requires sound judgement, emotional resilience and a high level of reliability. Skills Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanour in emotionally complex situations and perform under stress. Understanding and appreciation of cross‑cultural practices, knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Ability to uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and demonstrate this in practice. Intermediate competence across the Microsoft Suite. Qualifications / Licence A recognised Social Services qualification is desirable. A clean, current full driver’s licence is essential and a willingness to drive the Ministry’s vehicles. Historical convictions may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. What’s in it for you We offer a competitive remuneration package starting at $68,371 to $75,501, plus significant training and professional development opportunities. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/. How to Apply Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 21 July 2026. 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. We’re currently recruiting for a large number of roles across the motu. This may mean the recruitment process takes a little longer than normal; we sincerely thank you in advance for your interest and patience while we work through applications. For questions about the role, please contact: [email protected]. Those interested in our vacancies are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our code of conduct, which sets out our expectations for kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol. #J-18808-Ljbffr