Manawa Taki Ora a Rehua (Social Worker)

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.

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).

He whakamārama mō Tui Ora | About us

As a kaupapa Māori organisation serving Taranaki for more than 25 years, we support the health, wellbeing and aspirations of whānau across our community.

Our approach is holistic and whānau-centred - we work alongside people to identify what matters most to them and help create pathways to achieve their goals. Our diverse teams bring together a wide range of skills and experiences, supporting whānau across many areas of life, not just health.

At Tui Ora, our mahi is meaningful, challenging and rewarding. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where our kaimahi can grow, thrive and be at their best.

If you’re looking for purpose-driven work in a positive, values-led environment, Tui Ora could be the place for 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, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment

Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!

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.