Senior Social Worker

UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA! 
Advancing together into a brighter future

Ko wai mātou | About us

Well, it’s not actually about us at all.  It’s about the people and communities we serve.  Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity.  And we’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tīmā | About the team

Based in a close knit team of Social Work and Care Services Professionals, you will be able to work and apply your expertise across a variety of business units from health, corporate services to social services and education.Our team strives hard to ensure our people are safe, and we adopt a kaimahi (employee) centred approach for all H&S matters.

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

The Senior Social Worker is responsible for ….

·        Ensuring all whanau that we work with are the centre of any intervention.

·        Take a leadership role working collaboratively with our partners to achieve better outcomes for mokopuna, tamariki, rangatahi, and whanau.

·        Advocate for best outcomes.

·        Establish professional relationships with Oranga Tamariki, external agencies, and internal Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira staff.

·        Sharing your skills and experience to build capability and capacity for your team.

·        Contribute to coaching, and mentoring your fellow colleagues.

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

Well, after hearing about us and about the role, you’ll know whether you’re the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise in Social Work s a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa.  Of course, you’ll be well practiced with/in

·        Oranga Tamariki Act.

·        Experienced in working with whanau, hapu and Iwi.

·        Have a high degree of energy and able to lead by example.

·        Provide sound advice, and be solutions focussed.

·        Make independent decisions when required.

·        Contribute to senior management hui.

But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people.  The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities. So you’ll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.

And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:

·        Work / Life Balance;

·        Modern environment with friendly team;

·        Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;

·        Commitment to professional development;

·        The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.

Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Jenny Ngarimu on 027 1800 2034