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24 open roles, 4 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
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
Christchurch City Mission · 51-200 employees
A non-profit organization helping people in need through crisis support, addiction counselling, and community services.
Assessing clients · Providing counselling · Facilitating group sessions
Degree in nursing, social work or AOD studies (or equivalent experience); experience with complex needs; strong communication and de-escalation skills; commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga Māori; current full NZ driver licence; NZ/AU citizenship, residency or valid work visa.
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust · 11-50 employees
A kaupapa Māori community organisation working alongside whānau to strengthen wellbeing and access to support.
Supporting whanau · Connecting with services · Building relationships
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or equivalent; full current driver's licence; experience with whānau Māori and understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and kaupapa Māori practice.
IHC New Zealand
Developing daily living skills · Supporting personal care · Encouraging hobbies and interests
Full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees
A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
Supporting clients · Managing caseloads · Coordinating services
Must hold New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship; clean full New Zealand driver licence; fast and accurate data entry; confident with technology; empathetic and professional; clear communicator; adaptable; strong team player; comfortable with numbers and detail.
Oceania
Creating activity programmes · Encouraging resident participation · Maintaining a safe environment
Experience planning and coordinating activities; clean NZ driver's licence; full working rights in New Zealand; ability to work weekends
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Completing safety assessments · Leading hui · Designing tailored plans
Full SWRB registration or eligibility to register; recognised social work qualification; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading site teams · Managing child protection services · Delivering strategic change
Experience successfully leading and managing a large team (approximately 40 staff).
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Supporting young people · Mentoring rangatahi · Guiding daily routines
Pass Police vetting and a Vulnerable Children's Act check; complete a three-week, full-time paid induction
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading residential teams · Implementing safe practices · Ensuring staff training
Experience managing teams and staff development in a shift or rostered work environment; right to work in New Zealand; able to meet Children’s Act 2014 background check criteria
STOP · 11-50 employees
A leading provider of specialist therapeutic and prevention services across Te Waipounamu, committed to reducing harm and strengthening communities.
Delivering prevention programmes · Facilitating workshops · Building partnerships
Experience in education, health promotion, social services, or community development; strong facilitation and communication skills; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; full New Zealand driver licence; no visa sponsorship available.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Gathering whānau insights · Managing research projects · Preparing insight advice
Hands-on experience in most of: leading whānau, iwi or Māori community engagement; working with Papatipu Rūnanga and kaupapa Māori organisations; designing research or evaluation; managing external researchers or providers; combining qualitative and quantitative evidence; preparing senior leader or Board advice; handling information ethically
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Supervising social workers · Managing team workflow · Building partner relationships
Full, clean, valid driver's licence; full registration with the Social Workers Registration Board; social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB; previous people management and/or mentoring experience
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Maintaining a safe environment · Supporting rangatahi rehabilitation · Coaching daily activities
Experience supporting positive outcomes for rangatahi; right to work in New Zealand; ability to meet Children’s Act safety checking and police vetting requirements; clean and clear driver’s licence; ability to work a rotating roster
Ryman Healthcare
Planning recreational activities · Promoting resident wellbeing · Supporting colleagues
full driver's licence; comfortable driving a manual van
Christchurch City Mission · 51-200 employees
A non-profit organization helping people in need through crisis support, addiction counselling, and community services.
Supporting residents · Maintaining safe environment · Providing practical support
Social services experience preferred; commitment to community and social justice; understanding of homelessness challenges; willingness to learn; compassionate approach; strong computer skills including Microsoft products; NZ/AU citizenship, residency, or valid work visa.
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily routines · Facilitating community activities · Providing physical support
Full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
Providing overnight support · Managing risks · Following care plans
Previous experience in health, disability, community or support services working with people with diverse needs; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Assessing rangatahi needs · Developing intervention plans · Coordinating support services
Recognised Social Work qualification; Full Social Work Registration or eligibility to hold it; current Annual Practising Certificate; child protection social work practice experience; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
Community Care Trust Aotearoa · 201-1000 employees
A values-driven organisation working alongside disabled people, tamariki and rangatahi to enable great lives.
Supporting young people · Leading by example · Maintaining documentation
Experience supporting young people, ideally with complex needs; understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred practice; strong communication, organisational and documentation skills; on-call roster participation; some evening and weekend work.
Ryman Healthcare
Planning recreational activities · Promoting resident wellbeing · Supporting colleagues
Full driver's licence; comfortable driving a manual van
Whānau Āwhina Plunket
Building relationships · Connecting whānau with support · Developing community projects
Experience and connections in the East Christchurch community
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities
Advising frontline teams · Coordinating ISR responses · Building staff capability
3+ yrsAt least three years' experience in the family violence sector; current New Zealand driver's licence
UCSA · 201-1000 employees
The University of Canterbury Students' Association, supporting student media and campus life.
Providing advocacy · Supporting international students · Building relationships
Relevant tertiary qualification ideally in law, psychology or related; experience in advocacy, mediation, student welfare or international student support; fluency in English and at least one additional language; strong knowledge of policy and procedural fairness.
There are 24 roles open for social services jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 4 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 16 full time and 4 part time.
That's 24 of the 227 social services jobs across New Zealand.
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