Social Worker - Family Violence Response Specialist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 1 x Permanent, fulltime position available!
• Position based at out Invercargill Site
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Be part of a supportive team who are fully committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people, whānau and the community.

Our Family Violence Response Specialist is responsible for assessing family harm and, in conjunction with interagency partners, and the New Zealand Police you will be instrumental in planning and implementing interventions that contribute to the safety and well-being of families.

The position will require you to coordinate our response and to facilitate, lead, guide and support our work with the New Zealand Police to reduce family harm. You will also be working closely with our partner agencies to ensure the safety and best interests of children and young people are at the centre of what we do.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring.

Key requirements of the role include: 

• An experienced and qualified social worker with great safety assessment skills, clear communication and relationship management.
• Clear understanding of Oranga Tamariki's thresholds, as you will be part of the daily Safety Assessment Meetings (SAM) in conjunction with Police and other family violence stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 and other relevant legislation
• Experience working with tamariki and whanau as well as proven successful experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, in particular Maori and Pacific cultures
• Knowledge of family violence pathways
• Knowledge of the theories of family violence and interventions, and associated concepts/constructs
• An understanding of Non-Government sector (NGO) and the public sector context within which OT works
• A full, clean and valid New Zealand driver's licence
• You must have a Social Work Qualification that is recognised by the New Zealand Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or have full SWRB registration and current Annual Practising Certificate   
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

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 vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of 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

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. 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

Hurry as applications for this role will close on Tuesday 14th May 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.