Hospital Liaison Social Worker at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Hospital Liaison - Permanent Full Time - Dunedin

• Competitive salary starting from $104,817.00
• Permanent Full Time position
• On-going coaching, support, and professional development,
• Enhanced annual leave
• Wellness benefits,
• Support in learning Te Reo.

We have a brilliant opportunity for you to be part our amazing Dunedin team!

We are seeking talented, experienced Social Workers! If you are passionate about improving the lives of tamariki and rangatahi and carrying out meaningful work that makes a difference, this could be the opportunity for you!

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Hospital Liaison you will be based at the hospital 2-3 days per week. You will be working in partnership with the Police and health sector to ensure our tamariki and rangatahi's health and safety needs are met. Our goal is to establish a multiagency approach where you will be utilising your leadership and management skills by managing NAI multi agency safety planning along with developing a robust system in early identification of at-risk children. 

This role does require the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in accordance with the public health regulations.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Well-developed communication skills, good time management and strong conflict resolution skills
• A full registration with New Zealand's Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) or able to register
• A recognised Social Work qualification by the SWRB
• To be able to demonstrate commitment to and respect for the Treaty of Waitangi
• A positive attitude and to be able to empower our tamariki and rangatahi
• Good critical thinking skills and the ability to gather information and make good evidence-based decisions.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

To be considered for this role, you will need to bring a strong leadership quality. You will also be required to have a high standard of Social Work practice and credibility within the Social Work and health sector. You will need to have substantial experience in working and building strategic relationships with our stakeholders.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts from $104,817.00. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.  We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. 

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

 If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs. If you have any questions about the role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry, applications close Sunday 26th March 2023!