Allied Support Workers - Wellington City

Oranga Tamariki has exciting new opportunities for those looking to change up and develop their career pathways, making a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. These positions provide consistent and reliable operational support to frontline Social Work teams across sites. Unlike previously advertised fixed‑term roles, these permanent Allied Support Worker positions are intended to be a stable, ongoing part of Oranga Tamariki’s workforce, strengthening team capacity and continuity of support. Position will be based at our Wellington site. The remuneration package starts at $68,371 to $75,501, depending on experience. Mō te tūnga | About the role Allied Support Workers work under the direction and oversight of qualified Social Workers and supervisors, contributing to positive outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau by enabling Social Workers to focus on statutory requirements and professional practice. The Allied Support Worker role is non‑regulated and is not a Social Worker in training, or para‑social worker. The position does not undertake social work activities and does not have a case load. These roles support Social Workers with home visits and other engagements, administration tasks, and transporting tamariki and rangatahi. Day‑to‑day responsibilities Provide support across a site on an on‑demand basis based on the day‑to‑day operating needs of the team. Assist social workers to enter case notes and other information into the case management system CYRAS and other information systems. Safely transport tamariki and rangatahi from one location to another such as appointments, school and sports. Help social workers with the set up and administrative tasks of Family Group Conferences (FGC). Support and assist social workers in the care of tamariki and rangatahi on occasions when out of school or waiting for placements. Make necessary administrative arrangements for tamariki in placement and/or programme transition. Support tamariki and rangatahi at school through settling in or returning after periods away. Conduct supervised access/visitations by driving clients, supervising contact and writing up contact notes. Some weekends and afterhours work is required. Foster cooperative working relations with internal colleagues and external partners and stakeholders. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring Experience Experience in the community assisting or supporting people in need. Experience working with Māori and/or Pasifika cultures. Experience dealing with emotional situations and being empathic to people's challenges and stresses. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with peers and other stakeholders. Skills Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanour in emotionally complex situations, with the ability to maintain performance under stress. Understanding and appreciation of cross‑cultural practices, especially tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Ability to uphold the principles of Te tiriti ō Waitangi and demonstrate this in practice. Intermediate level of 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. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you Competitive remuneration package starts at $68,371 to $75,501. The role also offers significant training and professional development opportunities, and we welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications close at 5pm, Monday 20th 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, and we thank you in advance for your interest and patience while we work through applications. EEO statement We welcome a broad range of qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or cultural background. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr