Social Worker Care & Protection Wellington Willis Street

Mō te tūnga | About the role This role is a permanent position at our Wellington site, looking after the Wellington central. Annual remuneration for this position ranges between $81,206.00 and $97,557.00, depending on experience. Full‑time, permanent position available. The wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it. If you think you have what it takes, then apply to join our team and the journey Oranga Tamariki is on. We're looking for qualified, registered, and experienced social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do. Our Site works hard to do things collaboratively within the foundation of a whānau‑led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana‑enhancing ways. Wellington offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and opportunity. With its highly walkable, compact coastal environment with great public transport, that blends a thriving corporate/government sector with a vibrant café culture, making it a premier location for work‑life balance. Be part of a connected inner‑city community supporting tamariki, mokopuna and whānau — all while working in a region that’s growing and full of innovation. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) 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 Our team work alongside police and community agencies, and 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. We also offer: Supportive team and work environment to support you to grow and thrive Central location close to lots of eateries and shops Opportunity to build your professional network with colleagues across the wider children's workforce Mō mātou | 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 hapū, iwi and Māori 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. Me pēhea 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. Applications close: Midnight 27th July 2026, however we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing as we go so get your applications in now!! Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once role is filled. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr