Social services jobs in New Zealand.

Supporting tamariki · Mentoring young people · Facilitating activity programmes

Willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays; physically able to play sports and interact safely; able to pass a Vulnerable Children’s Act check and Police vetting; able to work free from drugs and alcohol

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

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

Maintaining safe environments · Supporting youth rehabilitation · Strengthening whānau relationships

Right to work in New Zealand; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence; meet safety checking and police vetting requirements; willingness and ability to cover varied shifts; appropriate physical fitness

Planning recreational activities · Promoting resident wellbeing · Supporting colleagues

Planning recreational activities · Promoting resident wellbeing · Supporting colleagues

Full driver’s licence; comfortable driving a manual van

Determining injury needs · Delivering action plan discussions · Monitoring rehabilitation costs

Experience in case management roles; experience in health professions, rehabilitation or similar

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.

Supervising social workers · Collating report information · Writing court reports

Full, clean, valid driver licence; full registration with the Social Workers Registration Board; social worker qualification recognised by the Board; previous people management and/or mentoring experience; knowledge of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures

Providing social work · Supervising practice · Developing relationships

5+ yrsSocial work qualification with at least 3 years' experience, SWRB registration with current practicing certificate, 5+ years relevant social work experience, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, full New Zealand driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.

Helping people find work · Building relationships · Supporting clients

Full NZ driver licence; experience in social service, addiction, youth, mental health, disability, employment, or career development; strong communication and relationship-building skills; cultural competence; background check required.

Helping people find work · Building relationships · Supporting clients

Full NZ driver licence; experience in social service, addiction, youth, mental health, disability, employment, or career development; strong communication and relationship-building skills; COVID-19 vaccination mandatory; background check required.

Supporting tamariki and whānau · Completing full assessments · Facilitating whānau hui

Full SWRB registration and current practising certificate; social work qualification recognised by SWRB; full, clean New Zealand driver licence; recent and relevant experience in child protection, care and protection, or a related social work environment

Providing strategic insights · Building community relationships · Supporting community initiatives

Significant experience in community development best practices

Mentoring young people · Transporting young people · Maintaining accurate records

Experience in caregiving, youth work, social services, community support, coaching, mentoring, or similar environments; full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence; flexibility to work casual hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

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

Recruiting caregivers · Assessing caregivers · Supporting caregivers

Recognised Social Work qualification; full SWRB registration and annual practising certificate (or ability to gain registration); valid and clean New Zealand driver's licence

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

Working with rangatahi · Partnering with whānau · Addressing offending factors

Social work qualification and/or full registration; current Annual Practising Certificate; proven social work expertise in child protection; full clean New Zealand driver licence

Transporting tamariki · Supporting rangatahi · Writing observational reports

Experience with tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs; right to work in New Zealand; clean current full driver's licence

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.

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

Creating activity programmes · Encouraging resident participation · Following safety procedures

Previous experience in planning and coordinating activities; clean NZ drivers’ licence; ability to work weekends; full working rights in New Zealand

Mentoring support workers · Coordinating daily service · Supporting disabled people

2+ yrsNZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level 3 or 4, or equivalent recognised disability or health-related qualification; minimum two years’ relevant disability support experience; full, valid New Zealand driver’s licence; legal right to work in New Zealand; ability to meet pre-employment safety and vetting requirements

Supporting youth wellbeing · Building resilience · Working with schools

5+ yrsLevel 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent; experience with young people and trauma-informed care; understanding of local community issues and tikanga Māori; de-escalation and relationship-building skills; current full NZ driver licence.

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

Providing personal care · Preparing meals · Supporting community activities

New Zealand resident, citizen or eligible work visa; full New Zealand driver’s licence; reliable vehicle; clear English skills; flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Planning recreational activities · Promoting resident wellbeing · Supporting colleagues

full driver's licence; comfortable driving a manual van