Social Worker Care & Protection Wellington City

Social Worker Care & Protection Wellington City We have a full-time permanent position This role is based at our Wellington site looking after the Wellington region Annual remuneration for this position ranges between $81,206.00 and $97,557.00, depending on experience Why wellington? Wellington is not only the capital of New Zealand but offers a diverse and such a lively city with stunning scenery and a vast array of recreational activities on your doorstep. It is the perfect base for some of the most amazing regional destinations within a few hours' drive in any direction. Packed with award winning eateries and activities for the whole whānau Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: We put Tamariki first We believe Aroha is vital We respect the Mana of people We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journey Our vision is to ensure 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. Mō te tūnga | About the role This role is a permanent position at Wellington site, so if you are looking to start your Social Work career, or are an experienced Social Worker ready for a change - this is an excellent opportunity for you! In this dynamic position, you'll have the privilege of engaging directly with our community, working closely with whānau and collaborating with other social services to ensure a cohesive approach in meeting their needs. Our focus is on establishing sustainable support systems that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of tamariki within their whānau. If you're dedicated to fostering positive change within our community and believe you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will bring: Full registration and Annual practise certificate with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) - this is mandatory for this role and is not negotiable A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB A full, clean NZ, current driver's licence - overseas full drivers licences need to be converted prior to your start date as all kaimahi will be required to drive our fleet vehicles 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: Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure 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 Applications close: Midnight Monday 31st August 2026! Please note: we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, 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. Location(s) Wellington Expertise Social Work, Care Services, Management, Other, Services for children and families, Youth Justice #J-18808-Ljbffr