Social services jobs in Auckland.

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.

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

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

Meeting referred jobseekers · Connecting with employers · Identifying training needs

Current full NZ driver’s licence; reliable vehicle

SWRB-recognised social worker qualification; full SWRB registration or ability to register; experience as a social worker; full, clean, current driver's licence

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

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

Sourcing employment vacancies · Preparing clients for interviews · Supporting clients in work

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

Supervising rangatahi · Ensuring overnight security · Supporting young people

Full and clean NZ driver's licence; ability to meet vetting criteria under the Children's Act 2014

Managing caseloads · Providing social-work support · Building relationships

Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work; current Social Workers Registration Board registration with a practising certificate; experience working with children and young people; full, clean NZ driver licence; access to a reliable vehicle for work

Providing counselling · Supporting people in distress · Building rapport quickly

Relevant social services qualification; full registration with the relevant registration board; experience providing counselling or therapeutic support

Supporting practical life skills · Building relationships with rangatahi · Assisting rangatahi with appointments

Experience working with tamariki and rangatahi; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence; meet Children's Act safety checking and right-to-work requirements; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Supporting people with disabilities · Supervising support teams · Organising staff rosters

3+ yrsClear, understandable verbal and written English; non-residents: 3+ years in the care workforce or a relevant NZQCF qualification (level 4 for skill level 3; diploma for skill level 2)

Providing coaching · Facilitating programmes · Building relationships

Relevant qualifications or experience in parenting education, child development, counselling, social work, or education; strong communication and coaching skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; alignment with organizational values.

Building independence · Supporting daily life · Managing behaviours

Availability to work rostered shifts; full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence

Managing referrals · Developing support plans · Coordinating care

5+ yrsTertiary qualification in social work, occupational therapy, or nursing; registration under HPCA Act; 5+ years case management or mental health support; right to work in NZ; cultural competence and Te Tiriti understanding.

Overseeing service operations · Guiding staff and volunteers · Supporting helpline responses

Experience in a helpline, counselling, mental health, or social service environment; demonstrated leadership skills; relevant qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related health profession; current registration with an appropriate professional body

Planning recreational activities · Promoting resident wellbeing · Supporting colleagues

Supporting community participation · Assisting with daily living · Supporting socialising and work

3+ yrsClear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; pass a NZ police check; non-residents: 3+ years in the care workforce or a relevant NZQCF qualification

Supporting daily activities · Connecting people with communities · Maintaining accurate records

3+ yrsFull NZ driver's licence or actively working towards one; excellent verbal and written English; ability to pass a NZ police check; basic computer skills; attend a two-week paid induction; non-residents: 3 years' care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification

Supporting community participation · Assisting with daily living · Supporting socialising and work

3+ yrsClear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; pass a NZ police check; effective computer use; non-residents: 3+ years' care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification (level 4 or diploma, depending on role skill level).

Supporting daily activities · Building independent routines · Connecting people with communities

3+ yrsFull NZ driver's licence or actively working towards one; excellent verbal and written English; able to pass NZ police check; basic computer skills; non-residents: 3 years' care work or a relevant NZQCF qualification

Coordinating injury prevention initiatives · Facilitating community education sessions · Supporting child restraint installation

Experience building relationships with diverse communities; experience presenting information, facilitating education sessions or engaging groups; full New Zealand Driver Licence; Child Restraint Technician qualification or willingness to complete it within three months

Providing Māori cultural advice · Aligning system design · Developing practice guidance

Strong knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi; experience providing cultural advice in complex environments; experience with Māori communities, hapū, iwi or kaupapa Māori services; current practice or service delivery experience in a related sector; experience contributing to projects, service design, systems development or organisational improvement

Providing strategic insights · Building community relationships · Supporting community initiatives

Significant experience in community development best practices

Building community relationships · Supporting funding access · Coaching goal achievement

Strong knowledge of Pasifika cultures and values; fluency in at least one Pacific language; experience in disability, health, social services, or community support; full NZ driver licence; excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Engaging whānau · Supporting rangatahi plans · Coordinating appointments

Familiarity with Te Reo Māori and tikanga; full and clean NZ driver's licence; understanding of Oranga Tamariki; understanding of cross-cultural practices, including tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture

Coordinating responses · Engaging with whānau · Completing initial assessments

2+ yrsFull SWRB registration; social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB; at least 2 years of Intake and Assessment experience; Auckland-based and available to work on-site 5 days a week

Supporting children and families · Coordinating service providers · Meeting child and family needs

SWRB registration and current Annual Practising Certificate; social work qualification recognised by the SWRB; full, clean, current NZ driver's licence