CareerPlan

Social Worker - Rangiora (Permanent & Fixed Term)

Canterbury, South IslandFull-time$81k–$98k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-03
On-site

Core

Support the wellbeing of children and youth (tamariki and rangatahi) and their families (whānau) through safety assessments, care planning, and partnership work.

Role type

Social Worker (statutory)

Builds

Tailored, strengths-based, and culturally aligned care plans for children, youth, and families

Domain

Social Services / Child Welfare / Māori and Pasifika Community Support

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Safety and risk assessment, strengths-based practice, partnership building, cultural competence (Māori and Pasifika), documentation, digital literacy

Preferred skills

Statutory social work experience, knowledge of tikanga Māori, resilience

Technologies

Digital literacy tools

Responsibilities

Complete thorough safety and risk assessments, lead hui with care and confidence, design tailored care plans, work in partnership with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations, and government agencies

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior (seasoned professional or newly registered)