We are looking for 3 dynamic Social Worker's to join our team based in Grey Lynn, Tāmaki Makaurau on a permanent basis.

This opportunity will suit someone who wants to increase their kete of knowledge and is willing to give new things a go. Someone who feels confident working through complex and challenging situations and is willing to evidence kaitiakitanga in their practice. Someone who will manaaki and whakamanawa te tamaiti and whānau whilst valuing & upholding, whakapapa in their practice.

Mō te tÅ«nga | About the role

Tāmariki who offend specialist:

The Tāmaki Makaurau Specialist Teams site is based at the Grey Lynn Oranga Tamariki office.  This new role is being developed to meet the needs of complex rangatahi aged between 10-14 years throughout Tāmaki Makaurau through an intensive social work practice model. The team traditionally holds lower case load than those seen at site, however covering both Family Court and Youth Court jurisdictions will keep you busy.  Additionally, the team works collaboratively with each other ensuring that kaimahi and rangatahi have significant support to provide the best practice and outcomes.

As part of this team, staff applying are expected to have good knowledge of either the Family or Youth Court arena's and have a proven ability to work with highly complex cases.  Often rangatahi involved with the team require creative plans and staff need to be able to adapt and create pathways for rangatahi and their whanau. 

The Kia Manawanui team objectives include:

• Stabilising rangatahi - accessing options across the continuum of care
• Engaging rangatahi - identifying the risks, strengths and needs of young people (whakapapa, whanaungatanga, mana tamaiti, safety, health, education, identity, and wellbeing)
• Developing individual plans with rangatahi in conjunction with their whanau and professional support network.
• Implementing, monitoring, and managing the individual plans for each Rangatahi
• Reviewing plans to determine any changes required and to ensure goals are achieved

In addition to working alongside a supportive team, staff in the Kia Manawanui team have frequent supervision as well as training in addition to the regular Oranga Tamariki staff training (such as training in Motivational Interviewing, Intensive Wraparound Service Programme and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy).

 Ngā pÅ«manawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Within the specialist team we're looking for candidates:

• Understanding the relationship between childhood trauma and subsequent offending
• Experienced with knowledge of Family or/and Youth Court jurisdictions
• Motivated to provide a high level of practice to rangatahi and whanau
• History in managing complex rangatahi and whanau
• A proven track record of being a team player
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' cultures 
• Cultural awareness and good relationship management
• Knowledge of current models of practice and a willingness to learn
• Understand and practice the value of self-care to create resilience
• Social work registration and annual practicing certificate
• Ability to work as part of a team

 Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

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.

We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey. 

 Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options 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