Social Worker Westgate - Fixed Term / Secondment to October 2026 at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Social Worker - Care & Protection Westgate

• Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity to October 2026 for a SWRB registered Social Worker
• To work with our Westgate site team, Auckland
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Across our sites we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make positive changes in our community.  We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing.

Our Westgate site works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.

This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity with full time hours through to October 2026. Due to the fixed term contract nature of this opportunity, candidates must be SWRB registered with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.  

Endorsement from current manager must be sought prior to application for internal secondments. 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Ideally you will have sound social work experience to contribute and build on and some other key requirements of these positions are: 

• Registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• A strong and genuine commitment to strength-based practice
• A full, clean, current driver's licence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills with excellent report writing skills
• An authentic commitment to working alongside whānau is essential
• Soft skills, emotional empathy, teamwork and leadership
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

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.

We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey. 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a pro-rated salary ranging from $81,206 to $97,557 depending on experience 

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.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications for this role will close on 8th February 2026

Endorsement from current manager must be sought prior to application for internal secondments. 

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.