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Senior Practitioner - Permanency Team (Rotorua)

Mangakakahi, RotoruaFull-time$68,038–$68,0382026-10-02 → 2026-10-10

Core

Advise and support caregivers to create permanent homes for children and young people in their care.

Role type

Senior Social Work Practitioner (Permanency)

Builds

Permanent family placements for children and young people

Domain

Social Services / Child Welfare / Care and Protection

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Advocacy, advising, relationship building, self-management, knowledge of Care and Protection Social Work, knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and Family Court processes, cultural competency regarding Māori and Tauiwi relationships

Preferred skills

Experience in Care and Protection Social Work

Responsibilities

Advise caregivers on creating permanent homes, support caregivers in their roles, build relationships with families and caregivers

Seniority

Senior, experienced practitioner