Job Opportunities in New Zealand
September 13, 2024
Te Whānau o Waipareira
Henderson
OTHER & FULL TIME
Social Worker
About the Role
Te Whānau o Waipareira is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our frontline services team. This role aims to empower whānau where you will engage directly with whānau, advocating with government agencies such as Oranga Tamariki, Police, Ministry of Justice, schools, and other organizations to ensure they receive their entitlements and rights.
You will build trust with whānau through whanaungatanga as it is crucial to connect whānau with timely and appropriate support services, facilitating their desired outcomes. In this full-time role, you will leverage our Te Whānau o Waipareira approach, where you will be cultivating extensive community networks and using your knowledge of the Whānau Ora approach to use the support services available.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Te Whānau o Waipareira is a non-government organisation, operating locally in the heart of West Auckland. We are dedicated to creating generational change for urban Māori, delivering a broad spectrum of services in education, health, and social care.
Waipareiratanga (The Waipareira Way)
Here at the Whānau House, we do our mahi differently. As a new kaimahi, you will be warmly welcomed into a close-knit whānau, with networks spanning across the West Auckland region and beyond. We walk side-by-side with the Māori community, woven into a cross-generational story far bigger than oneself. As kaimahi, we take care of your wellbeing and provide a number of benefits:
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, click the "Click to Apply" button on this website. You should expect to hear back from us with the next steps of the recruitment process within the first 2 weeks of applying. For more information, visit our website at www.waipareira.com
All applicants must have a valid New Zealand residency or work visa.
We do not accept submissions from any recruitment agency.
You will build trust with whānau through whanaungatanga as it is crucial to connect whānau with timely and appropriate support services, facilitating their desired outcomes. In this full-time role, you will leverage our Te Whānau o Waipareira approach, where you will be cultivating extensive community networks and using your knowledge of the Whānau Ora approach to use the support services available.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Foster meaningful connections and relationships with whānau, community members, and stakeholders built on trust and mutual accountability.
- Apply the principles of Whānau Ora in all aspects of your work.
- Identify opportunities for whānau to access appropriate support services and resources.
- Collaborate with whānau to develop comprehensive plans and goals.
- Advocate for whānau within government agencies, schools, and other organizations.
- Uphold cultural protocols, respect spiritual beliefs, and ensure the wellbeing of whānau members.
- Strong commitment to Te Reo me ōna tikanga.
- Minimum of two years experience providing whānau centred support.
- Social work qualification recognised by the SWRB.
- A valid NZ driver's license and willingness to travel as required.
- Strong and genuine commitment to strengths-based practice.
- Familiarity with Whānau Ora principles and the outcomes framework.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships.
- Proficiency using relevant software/systems for case management.
Te Whānau o Waipareira is a non-government organisation, operating locally in the heart of West Auckland. We are dedicated to creating generational change for urban Māori, delivering a broad spectrum of services in education, health, and social care.
Waipareiratanga (The Waipareira Way)
Here at the Whānau House, we do our mahi differently. As a new kaimahi, you will be warmly welcomed into a close-knit whānau, with networks spanning across the West Auckland region and beyond. We walk side-by-side with the Māori community, woven into a cross-generational story far bigger than oneself. As kaimahi, we take care of your wellbeing and provide a number of benefits:
- Fun, supportive, and flexible team working environment.
- Various professional and career development opportunities.
- Locally based offices, near to public transport and shops.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, click the "Click to Apply" button on this website. You should expect to hear back from us with the next steps of the recruitment process within the first 2 weeks of applying. For more information, visit our website at www.waipareira.com
All applicants must have a valid New Zealand residency or work visa.
We do not accept submissions from any recruitment agency.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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