CareerPlan

Social Worker - Taranaki

Strandon, New PlymouthFull-time$68k–$102k2026-11-03

Core

Provide care and protection social work services to children, young people, and families in Taranaki, focusing on family well-being and trauma-informed practice.

Role type

Social Worker (Care and Protection)

Builds

Support for tamariki, rangatahi, whanau, and caregivers

Domain

Child welfare and family services in New Zealand

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Care and protection social work, trauma-informed practice, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, family court processes, cultural competency (Maori and Tauiwi relationships), organizational skills, interpersonal skills

Preferred skills

NZ child protection experience

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Work closely with children, young people, families, and the community; support caregivers of children and young people; perform after-hours duties

Seniority

Mid-level (3+ years experience)