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221 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 · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
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
Presbyterian Support Northern
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
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Supporting tamariki and whānau · Completing full assessments · Planning and delivering interventions
SWRB-recognised social work qualification; full SWRB registration and current practising certificate; full, clean, current driver's licence; recent, relevant experience with Oranga Tamariki and one of its Social Worker roles
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Providing overnight care · Supporting young people · Encouraging positive choices
Full, clean, valid driver's licence; Children's Act safety checking and vetting requirements; New Zealand citizenship or residency; experience working with rangatahi and tamariki; internal kaimahi only
Presbyterian Support Northern
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
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
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
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Transporting young people · Supervising family visits · Mentoring young people
Experience with tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs; right to work in New Zealand; clean current full driver's licence; professional references
Blind Low Vision NZ · 201-1000 employees
A non-profit organization supporting blind and low vision people.
Connecting clients · Building networks · Promoting inclusion
Demonstrated relationship-building and stakeholder management experience; experience coordinating people, groups, activities or projects; knowledge of regional sport and leisure sector; experience in recreation/leisure/sporting environments; strong planning, communication, advocacy and time-management skills; person-centred, culturally responsive approach; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.
Providing survivor support · Mentoring peer volunteers · Delivering prevention initiatives
Relevant qualification (or working towards) in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, Law, Public Health, Education, or related discipline; experience in support, advocacy, crisis intervention, pastoral care, or similar; understanding of sexual harm and intimate partner violence; New Zealand work rights
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.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees
A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.
Leading teams · Managing casework · Building relationships
Experienced leader of teams with strong communication, relationship-building, and case management skills; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and statutory requirements; ability to work in a te ao Māori space.
Barnardos Aotearoa
Supporting care planning · Completing assessments · Building whānau relationships
Recognised Social Work qualification; full registration with the Social Workers Registration Board; full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence; proven New Zealand experience working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau; experience completing assessments and reports
University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.
Providing trauma-informed support · Mentoring peer volunteers · Delivering prevention programs
Qualification or working towards in Psychology, Social Work, Gender Studies, Law, Public Health, Education or related; experience in support, advocacy, crisis intervention or pastoral care; understanding of sexual harm and IPV; strong communication and conflict resolution skills; right to work in New Zealand.
Facilitating discovery workshops · Supporting implementations · Translating practice challenges
Significant professional experience in social care, human services, child protection, family services, community services or a related sector.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Meeting tamariki and whānau · Assessing safety and needs · Planning intensive interventions
Social work qualification recognised by the SWRB; full SWRB registration and ability to obtain a practising certificate before starting; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
Spectrum Care
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)
Parenting Place · 51-200 employees
A non-profit organization providing parenting information, encouragement, and support to help families thrive.
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.
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.
Open Home Foundation · 51-200 employees
A Christian community response supporting families and caring for children.
Supporting families · Working with community · Providing care
3+ yrsSocial work qualification with minimum 3 years' experience, SWRB registration or eligibility, knowledge of care and protection social work and Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, full NZ driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.
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
Providing guidance counselling · Supporting student wellbeing · Joining the school team
Registered teacher; counselling qualification; bound by a code of ethics
IHC New Zealand
Supporting daily living · Promoting independence · Managing risk
Full NZ driver's licence; full legal right to work in NZ; availability for flexible shifts including weekends and sleepovers; computer and tablet proficiency; strong written and verbal communication; physical fitness for support
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 · Coordinating appointments · Recording team updates
Training or a qualification relevant to Youth Work; current full driver's licence; ability to work some weekend hours
Community Care Trust
Supporting disabled jobseekers · Building employer relationships · Supporting workplace transitions
Legal right to work in New Zealand; at least 12 months remaining on visa where applicable; full New Zealand driver's licence
IHC New Zealand
Building independence · Supporting daily life · Managing behaviours
Availability to work rostered shifts; full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence
IHC New Zealand
Supporting clients · Managing risk · Providing individual care
availability to work alternate weekends and flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers; full NZ driver's license; full 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 · Connecting services
Must hold NZ Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship; clean full NZ Driver Licence; fast and accurate data entry; confident with technology; empathetic and professional; clear communicator; adaptable; strong team player; comfortable with numbers.
Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees
A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
Supporting clients · Managing caseloads · Connecting services
Must hold NZ Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship; clean full NZ Driver Licence; fast and accurate data entry; confident with technology; empathetic and professional; clear communicator; adaptable; strong team player; comfortable with numbers.
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.
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.
There are 221 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, 142 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 221 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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