Pou Tuarongo Registered Social Worker
We are looking for a Pou Tuarongo - Registered Social Worker, who is passionate about child protection and believes in early intervention to support whānau to flourish.
About us
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga (TToH) is a whānau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whānau me hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for more than 40 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values: Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.
About the Service
If you are a dedicated and skilled Registered Social Worker, come join our team and partnership between Ngāti Kahungunu and Oranga Tamariki, to reduce the number of tamariki coming to the attention of, or in the care of Oranga Tamariki. It is a collaborative, strengths-based approach that places tamariki and whānau at the centre. This role is part of an early and intensive intervention service designed to reduce the need for statutory involvement and build sustainable whānau wellbeing. This will suit a sharp, thoughtful professional with a strong ability to quickly process complex information. Brings clarity and focus to short, intensive interventions, delivering meaningful outcomes in time‑limited interventions.
What You’ll Do:
- Build trusted, respectful relationships with whānau and partner agencies.
- Undertake comprehensive needs assessments with whānau.
- Short and intensive intervention
- Processes information with speed and accuracy
- Collaboratively assess reports of concern ensuring tamariki and whānau are at the centre of all decision-making
- Support the creation of whānau-led plans that promote safety, healing, and resilience.
- Ensure culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and mana-enhancing practice in all work.
- Actively participate in multi-agency collaboration to deliver wraparound support.
What You’ll Bring:
- A current Social Worker Qualification (Level 6 or higher) and be registered with a valid practicing certificate.
- New Zealand Diploma in Child protection or equivalent (Or able to complete within 6 months of starting the position).
- Strong experience working in child protection, whānau support, or similar social work settings.
- Excellent communication and relational skills.
- Strong administrative skills
- Skilled in concise, results-driven work
- A solid understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori, and culturally grounded practice.
- Passion and commitment to helping whānau achieve positive, long-lasting outcomes.
Why Join Us?
- Make a difference in the lives of tamariki and their whānau every day.
- Be part of a kaupapa-driven team that truly cares.
- Work in a space that lives and breathes Māori practices.
- Being immersed in an organisation of passionate professionals and wrap around services.
This is currently a 12 month fixed term role, however, the successful candidates will be immersed in an organisation of like-minded health and social service professionals, where opportunities present themselves daily.
If this kaupapa and organisation aligns with you, then apply today by completing the online application form and upload your cover letter and up to date CV.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in so don’t delay
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