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Social Worker - Taranaki

Strandon, New Plymouth💼 Full-time💰 $68,038–$68,038🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-28

Core

Provide care and protection services to children, young people, and families in Taranaki, NZ, focusing on family well-being and trauma-informed practice.

Role type

Care and protection social worker

Builds

Support for tamariki, rangatahi, whanau, and caregivers

Domain

Child welfare / Social services in New Zealand

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Care and protection social work, trauma-informed practice, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, family court processes, cultural competency (Maori and Tauiwi relationships), organizational skills, interpersonal skills

Preferred skills

NZ child protection experience

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Work closely with children, young people, families, and the community; support caregivers of children and young people; perform after-hours duties

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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