Social Worker Caregiver - Caregiver Enquiries Team

The Caregiver Enquiry Team provides a national service to New Zealanders interested in caring for tamariki.
We provide a timely and responsive service that puts caregivers at the centre of everything you do. We are primarily an office-based team located in Grey Lynn. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the role and the service we provide.

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
A key focus will be providing social work analysis to support the caregiver application process.

In this role you will:

• Prepare a report on the information held by the Ministry for the purpose of a caregiver application
• Complete a Review and provide a written summary for the assessing caregiver social workers
• The ability to manage risk and make informed decisions
• Liaise with Oranga Tamariki teams and sites
• Respond to enquiries from people interested in being a caregiver
• Ensure our caregivers understand their part in a child's journey through care, and ensure they are well informed about the caregiver's role and responsibilities
• Support whānau and non-whānau caregivers through the application process

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• A recognised Social Work qualification by the Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB)
• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB)
• A full, clean New Zealand's driver's licence
• Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture and demonstrating this in practice
• Passion and vision for caregivers and what they need to succeed
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong admin and customer service focus
• Tech savvy with experience working with a range of computer-based programs

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We offer a vibrant and supportive team and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications close: 1st November 2024

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.