Posted 01 August, 2026
Caregiver Social Worker - Manawatū/Horowhenua (Fixed-Term)
Oranga Tamariki
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 250a709e7ded038c
Job Description
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Caregiver Social Worker to recruit, assess and support caregivers who provide safe, nurturing homes for tamariki. The fixed-term, full-time role is based at Manawatō or Horowhenua sites until June 2027, working with whānau and caregivers to ensure strong outcomes. You will partner with children’s Social Workers, build relationships across agencies, and deliver tailored strategies that address underlying needs while upholding the Treaty #J-18808-Ljbffr