Straight from employers' career sites

Social services jobs in New Zealand.

227 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.

  • Social services27 days ago

    YSO Youth Worker Wellington Region

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Supporting rangatahi · Engaging whānau · Coordinating appointments

    Experience working with rangatahi and tamariki; understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori; current valid clean full New Zealand driver's licence; Children's Act safety checking and vetting; right to work in New Zealand

  • Social services27 days ago

    Support Workers - National Contact Centre Fixed Term until June 2027 (T3)

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Auckland
    ContractSenior

    Screening calls · Recording contact information · Supporting social workers

    Flexibility to work across a 24/7 operation

    Four-day week
  • Social services27 days ago

    Supervisor Social Worker - Te Kaipara Dargaville

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Dargaville, Northland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Supervising social workers · Managing team workflow · Partnering with iwi

    Social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB; full SWRB registration; full, clean, valid driver’s licence; previous people management and/or mentoring experience

  • Social services27 days ago

    Social Worker - Regional Response Team (Multiple Locations)

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Completing safety assessments · Leading hui · Designing tailored plans

    Recognised social work qualification; full SWRB registration or eligibility to register; full, clean New Zealand driver's licence

  • Social services27 days ago

    Supervisor Caregiver Social Worker - South Auckland

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    South Head, Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading social workers · Supporting caregiver assessments · Guiding evidence-based decisions

    SWRB-recognised social work qualification; full SWRB registration and current Annual Practising Certificate; sound statutory social work knowledge and practice; people-management experience; full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence

  • Social services27 days ago

    Coordinator Care & Protection - Orewa

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing family conferences · Facilitating care pathways · Reviewing conference decisions

    Experience in a coordination role

  • Social services28 days ago

    Advisor Wellbeing Support

    Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    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

    Generous leave
  • Social services29 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Building trusted relationships · Advocating for members · Supporting complaints resolution

    Flexibility to occasionally attend meetings outside normal working hours; ability to travel approximately 1–2 times each month

    Generous leave
  • Social services30 days ago

    Activities Coordinator

    Heritage Lifecare

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Planning activities · Organizing outings · Delivering activity programs

    Proven experience caring for others; full NZ driver’s licence; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Social services30 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Creating activity programmes · Encouraging resident participation · Following safety procedures

    Previous experience in planning and coordinating activities; excellent communication and IT skills; clean NZ driver's licence; full working rights in New Zealand

  • Social services30 days ago
    Blenheim, Marlborough
    Internship

    Creating activity programmes · Encouraging resident participation · Following safety procedures

    Experience planning and coordinating activities; excellent communication and IT skills; clean NZ driver’s licence; flexibility to work weekends; full working rights in New Zealand

  • Social services30 days ago

    Resource Worker - Balclutha/Gore

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Gore, Southland
    Temporary

    Transporting tamariki and rangatahi · Supervising family visits · Supporting young people

    Experience with tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs; ability to work in New Zealand; clean current full driver's licence; flexibility to work varying hours, including weekends and overnight stays

  • Social services30 days ago

    Social Worker - Pukekohe

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    South Head, Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Supporting whaanau wellbeing · Working alongside whaanau · Writing reports

    Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB); social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB

  • Social services30 days ago

    Allied Support Worker - Hamilton

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    ContractEntry level

    Supporting social workers · Transporting tamariki and rangatahi · Arranging family conferences

    Clean, current full driver's licence

  • Social services30 days ago

    Social Worker Waitakere

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting whānau wellbeing · Working with tamariki · Partnering with whānau

    SWRB registration and current Annual Practicing Certificate; social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB; full, clean, current driver's licence

  • Social services30 days ago

    Caregiver Social Worker - Whangarei

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Whangarei, Northland
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting caregivers · Developing tailored strategies · Coordinating community support

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

  • Social services30 days ago

    Student Support Advocate (International)

    UCSA · 201-1000 employees

    The University of Canterbury Students' Association, supporting student media and campus life.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

About social services jobs in New Zealand

There are 227 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, 146 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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How many social services jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 227 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.

How much do social services jobs in New Zealand pay?

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.

Where are most social services jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (60), Wellington (28) and Canterbury (24). Open a region to see its social services jobs.

How do I write a CV for social services jobs?

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