Straight from employers' career sites
227 open roles, 53 posted this week, most paying $84k to $115k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Coaching rangatahi · Supporting daily care · Teaching life skills
Experience working with rangatahi and tamariki; right to work in New Zealand; full, clean New Zealand driver's license; meet Children's Act safety checking and police vetting requirements; understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori
Laura Fergusson Trust Wellington
Supporting independence · Providing personal care · Supporting household management
Legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Supporting tamariki and whānau · Completing safety assessments · Planning family interventions
Full registration with the Social Workers Registration Board and an annual practising certificate; a social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB; a full, clean, current driver’s licence
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Managing care conferences · Facilitating stakeholder conferences · Reviewing conference decisions
Coordination role work experience; full, clean and current NZ driver licence; eligibility to work in Aotearoa
Lifewise · 201-1000 employees
A non-profit organization providing early intervention and whānau-led support to prevent homelessness and build housing stability.
Developing support plans · Managing caseloads · Advocating for whānau
Experience in social services, social housing, mental health or community-based support; strong case management skills; understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction and motivational interviewing; cultural awareness and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Open Home Foundation · 51-200 employees
A Christian community response supporting families and caring for children.
Managing social work practice · Leading team · Liaising with agencies
Social Work qualification, SWRB registration or eligibility, care and protection experience, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, proven leadership/management and practice supervision, full driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Transporting tamariki and rangatahi · Supervising family visits · Supporting young people
Experience with tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs; right to work in New Zealand; clean, current full driver’s licence
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Hearing tamariki voices · Completing safety assessments · Planning whānau interventions
SWRB registration and current Annual Practicing Certificate; social worker qualification recognised by SWRB; full, clean, current driver's licence
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Coordinating family group conferences · Facilitating family-led decisions · Preparing consultations and plans
Experience or qualifications in social services; experience working with Māori and diverse cultures; basic understanding of Te Reo Māori, views and tikanga; community knowledge and networks; full clean driver's licence
Whānau Āwhina Plunket
Recruiting volunteers · Coordinating community initiatives · Building community relationships
Experience in a role requiring relationship-building and diagnosing needs; full NZ driver licence
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Completing assessments and reports · Creating plans and referrals · Participating in family conferences
Social work qualification recognised by the SWRB; registration with the SWRB and a current Annual Practising Certificate; full, clean and valid driver’s licence
IHC New Zealand
Assisting daily living skills · Supporting personal care routines · Encouraging goals and interests
Previous experience in the health/disability sector; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
APM New Zealand
Meeting referred jobseekers · Connecting with employers · Identifying training needs
Current full NZ driver’s licence; reliable vehicle
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Supervising social workers · Managing team workflow · Supporting professional development
Full, clean, valid driver's licence; full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB); social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB; previous people management and/or mentoring experience
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
SWRB-recognised social worker qualification; full SWRB registration or ability to register; experience as a social worker; full, clean, current driver's licence
Providing technical advice · Conducting rapid assessments · Strengthening local capacity
8+ yrsMinimum 8 years’ relevant technical experience; relevant tertiary qualifications and technical expertise related to the nominated specialisation
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Providing day-to-day care · Engaging with tamariki · Working alongside whānau
Current full clean driver's licence; pass police and Oranga Tamariki vetting; professional references from current and previous employers
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Supporting tamariki and whānau · Completing full assessments · Planning interventions
Full registration with the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and current practising certificate; SWRB-recognised social work qualification; full, clean, current driver's licence; recent, relevant experience with Oranga Tamariki and one of its social worker roles
Spectrum Care
Supporting community participation · Assisting with daily living · Providing personal care
3+ yrsExcellent, clear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; able to pass NZ police check; non-residents: 3+ years of care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification at the required level
Hato Hone St John · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand healthcare organization providing emergency ambulance services and community health support since 1885.
Managing youth division · Mentoring leaders · Planning programs
Proven leadership skills, interest in working with young people, strong relationship-building, computer and internet access, minimum two hours per week, occasional overnight camps.
Hato Hone St John · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand healthcare organization providing emergency ambulance services and community health support since 1885.
Supporting youth leaders · Managing administration · Promoting training
Exceptional communication, organizational and planning skills; aptitude for working with diverse groups; computer and internet access; minimum two hours per week; attend overnight camps.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Conducting safety assessments · Leading hui · Designing care plans
Full SWRB registration or eligibility, recognized social work qualification, full clean New Zealand driver's licence, commitment to working with whānau, and strong communication and cultural competence.
Presbyterian Support Northern
Supporting children and young people · Building whānau relationships · Providing early intervention support
Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work; current Social Workers Registration Board registration and practising certificate; experience working with children and young people; full, clean NZ driver's licence; reliable vehicle for work purposes
Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai
Supporting housing access · Delivering outreach services · Developing client action plans
Relevant tertiary qualification in social work or health science and/or experience working with clients with complex needs; full clean New Zealand driver licence
Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees
A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
Interpreting NZSL · Preparing for meetings · Collaborating with staff
Recognised NZSL interpreting qualification from AUT or equivalent; SLIANZ membership; deep understanding of Deaf culture; excellent NZSL and English communication; experience building relationships; commitment to confidentiality and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Habit Health
Sourcing employment vacancies · Preparing clients for interviews · Supporting clients in work
APM New Zealand
Meeting referred clients · Building employer connections · Identifying training needs
Current full NZ driver’s licence
The University of Waikato
Supporting student success · Monitoring student engagement · Coordinating student services
Recent experience in student services, customer service or a support-related role; ability to independently manage a portfolio, caseload or cohort and prioritise by need and risk; legal right to live and work in NZ
Meeting referred clients · Connecting local employers · Supporting jobseekers' employment
Current full NZ driver’s licence
Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai
Providing AOD support · Delivering client interventions · Delivering harm reduction training
Current DAPAANZ registration or relevant Level 7 qualification; experience supporting people affected by substance use, co-existing mental health needs, trauma and homelessness; experience facilitating or coordinating group-based interventions; full New Zealand driver’s licence
There are 227 roles open for social services jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 53 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 146 full time, 30 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $84k to $115k a year.
Most are in Auckland (60), Wellington (28) and Canterbury (24).
1 ad says the employer will support a visa.
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There are 227 roles open for social services jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 53 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most social services jobs in New Zealand pay $84k to $115k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (60), Wellington (28) and Canterbury (24). Open a region to see its social services jobs.
Keep it to two pages, lead with the experience these ads ask for, and use their own words for your skills. Our Caregiver CV example shows a whole CV for this work, with the keywords employers look for.
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