Social Worker

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The purpose of the NZDF Social Worker role is to deliver person and family centred military social work services that promote holistic wellness of NZDF members and their families. NZDF Social Workers work as members of NZDF integrated multi-disciplinary teams to support command with a workforce that is well and ready to respond. 

In this role you will deliver a range of intervention strategies and case work to meet these desired outcomes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will bring a strong background in social work including a wealth of experience in case management in the following areas:

• Multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary service delivery.
• Providing advice and counsel.
• Delivering crisis intervention and providing advice to senior personnel/managers.
• An understanding and administration of Government legislation, public policy and associated regulatory social work issues.
• A strong foundation of working with Maori and Pacific peoples, their whānau and communities.

You will have strong brief therapeutic and group facilitation skills and/or education/training skills including evaluation and continuous improvement. 

You're a confident communicator with very strong interpersonal skills, able to pro-actively build and maintain strong networks across NZDF, offer guidance and support to Command and contribute to community development. As a highly motivated professional you will be comfortable working in a sole charge capacity to support the ongoing requirements at Woodbourne on a day to day basis.

In terms of qualifications, you'll need:

• A Tertiary
  (preferably Post Graduate) Social Work Qualification.
• To be registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board and hold a current social work competency Annual Practising Certificate.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Relocation assistance may be available for those looking to move into the Marlborough area and can be discussed more fully at interview.

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF is committed to providing a robust induction and ongoing professional development opportunities to support your success in this role.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Thursday 2 May 2024.

Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please Note:

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:

Higher Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years.
• You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.