Social services jobs in New Zealand.

Meeting with tamariki · Completing needs assessments · Formulating intervention plans

Full registration with the Social Workers Registration Board or able to register; social work qualification recognised by the Board; full, clean, current driver's licence

Supporting daily living · Encouraging community participation · Helping people achieve goals

Based locally in Invercargill; available for varied rostered shifts; proficient using computers and tablets; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand

Supervising social workers · Managing team workflow · Supporting team development

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

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.

Leading team · Coaching staff · Building relationships

Proven team leadership experience, knowledge of Bay of Plenty health/NGO sector, relevant qualification in health/social services/management or significant experience, wellness and recovery principles, physical fitness, current full clean NZ driver licence, background check.

Supporting community participation · Assisting with daily living · Providing personal care

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

Supporting whānau wellbeing · Hosting whānau wānanga · Building community connections

Commitment to completing the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services - Level 4); restricted or full New Zealand driver licence; legal right to work in Aotearoa; satisfactory New Zealand Police Vetting check

Supporting daily living · Encouraging community participation · Maintaining accurate documentation

Full New Zealand Driver Licence; NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or above) or equivalent

Leading multidisciplinary teams · Overseeing service operations · Driving continuous improvement

2+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification at Level 7 or above; management and/or leadership experience; at least 2 years' mental health and addictions experience; First Aid certification including CPR or willingness to complete it; full, clean NZ driver licence

Assisting with personal activities · Supporting community participation · Supporting daily living tasks

Clear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; able to pass a NZ police check

Leading programme development · Establishing quality frameworks · Using evidence for improvement

Significant senior leadership experience in programme development, service design, quality, health, community services or a related field; proven experience developing programme models, frameworks or services; right to work in New Zealand.

Coordinating programme delivery · Building provider relationships · Monitoring programme outcomes

Knowledge of Tikanga Māori, Te Whare Tapa Whā and Pacific communities; community-provider collaboration experience; understanding of Oranga Tamariki's statutory role; clinical/therapeutic experience with children/adolescents; full clean NZ driver licence; Children's Act safety check and police vetting.

Supporting school engagement · Building student relationships · Developing practical strategies

Youth Work qualification or Social Work degree eligible for SWRB registration; extensive experience working with young people; current full New Zealand driver licence; reliable transport

Planning recreational activities · Promoting resident wellbeing · Supporting colleagues

Full driver's licence; comfortable driving a manual van

Supporting community access · Building independent living skills · Supporting educational goals

Full driver's licence; experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours

Building everyday skills · Supporting personal goals · Strengthening community connections

Full, current NZ driver's licence; current First Aid Certificate or willingness to complete training at the employer's cost; legal right to work in New Zealand; availability to work at least one weekend shift

Supporting daily living · Assisting with personal care · Encouraging goals and interests

Flexibility to work rostered days, evenings, wakeovers and weekends, including one weekend a fortnight on both days; full NZ driver's license

Building whānau relationships · Navigating community supports · Coordinating online programmes

Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or currently working towards it); experience supporting people living with health or social challenges

Supporting housing access · Conducting client assessments · Delivering outreach services

Relevant tertiary qualification in social work or health science and/or experience working with clients with complex needs; full clean New Zealand driver licence

Providing personal care · Building relationships · Encouraging independence

Experience supporting people with high and complex needs including personal care; full current New Zealand driver's licence; current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain; legal right to work in New Zealand with 12+ months visa validity; available for at least one weekend shift.

Assessing complaints · Investigating concerns · Recommending responses

Experience in complaint and dispute resolution aligned with Oranga Tamariki Feedback Principles and CCS Operating Frameworks; social work qualifications; understanding of relevant legislation; ability to travel when required; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture

Writing Section 132 reports · Gathering and collating information · Interviewing tamariki and whānau

Recognised Social Work qualification by the SWRB; full SWRB registration or ability to register; experience as a social worker

Supporting caregivers · Developing tailored strategies · Coordinating agency support

Recognised social work qualification; SWRB registration and annual practising certificate, or ability to gain registration; valid and clean New Zealand driver's licence

Attending multidisciplinary meetings · Coordinating interagency responses · Supervising social work teams

Full registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB); relevant tertiary qualification in social work; full, clean, current driver's licence; experience managing complex practice and casework

Meeting with tamariki and whānau · Completing needs assessments · Formulating intervention plans

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

Supporting community access · Developing independent living skills · Supporting educational goals

3+ yrsFull driver's licence; experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours; non-residents: 3 years of care workforce experience or a relevant NZQCF qualification

Assessing complaints · Supporting front-line sites · Making recommendations

Social Work qualifications; experience with complaint and dispute resolution; strong understanding of relevant legislation; ability to travel when required; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Building relationships · Connecting whānau with support · Developing community projects

Experience and connections in the East Christchurch community

Providing daily support · Supervising support workers · Planning individual goals

3+ yrsClear verbal and written English; full New Zealand driver's licence; pass NZ police check; effective computer use including Word, Internet Explorer and email; non-residents: 3 years' care work or NZQCF level 4 qualification (skill level 3), or diploma (skill level 2).

Leading kapa haka practice · Supporting music classes · Building community connections

Full NZ driver licence; confidence using computers and tablets; legal right to work in New Zealand