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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Mō te tūranga | About the role
Grounded in Whānau Ora and kaupapa Māori, this role provides social work assessment, whānau led planning, advocacy and navigation across health and social services. You will build trusted relationships with whānau, coordinate support and work closely with Tui Ora services and external agencies to help whānau achieve meaningful outcomes. This is an opportunity for a Social Worker who values strong relationships and wants to make a positive difference alongside whānau in Taranaki.
Overview
Requirements
Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have
- A Social Work qualification recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board
- Experience in social work within primary care, hauora Māori, Whānau Ora or community services
- Experience in assessment, whānau led planning, advocacy, case coordination, risk management and professional record keeping
- Strong relationship building and communication skills
- Knowledge of local kaupapa Māori, health and social supports
- A full, clean NZ Driver Licence
- Current Social Workers Registration Board registration and practising certificate (desirable)
- Experience in applying tikanga Māori as it applies in the role (desirable).
What we can offer you
He aha tā mātou | What we offer:
- A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
- Four Wellbeing Leave days annually
- Professional Development
- A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
- A fantastic location to work and live
- A competitive remuneration package.
You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whānau, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.
We celebrate diversity within our teams and support the cultural growth of all kaimahi (employees), no matter where you are at on your Te Ao Māori journey.
Join us and explore what is possible.
Who we are
Tui Ora provides holistic kaupapa Māori healthcare in Taranaki, empowering whānau to set and achieve their own life goals. With over 25 years of service, we offer a range of health and social services, including GP care, nursing, mental health, addiction support, and youth services, all through a multi-disciplinary team that supports whānau every step of the way.
For further information, email recruitment@tuiora.co.nz.
Please note, if you have not completed the online application and/or uploaded the required documents, your application may not be considered.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
