About us

Te Rarawa Anga Mua is committed to advancing the mana, wellbeing and aspirations of Te Rarawa whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori. We work alongside whānau and communities to strengthen culturally responsive pathways, remove barriers to equitable access and support sustainable, whānau led outcomes.

About the role

Our Social Workers in Schools team is seeking a registered social worker to work alongside at risk ākonga and their whānau. Working within schools, the social worker partners with whānau and schools to strengthen safety, enhance wellbeing and support positive educational outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with ākonga, whānau, schools and community stakeholders to improve outcomes

• Deliver early intervention wellbeing support to ākonga using strengths based support that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing

• Create and maintain connections with community services and referral pathways to ensure ākonga and whānau receive appropriate support

About you

• Current registration with the Social Worker Registration Board

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, school, and communities

• Highly desirable- fluency in te reo Māori

• Hold a full class 1 drivers licence

Apply

If you are motivated to strengthen whānau wellbeing and create lasting positive change for our communities, we’d love to hear from you. Email [email protected] for a copy of the position description and application process. Recruitment closes on Friday 30 October at 1pm. We will be shortlisting as applications arrive and may interview and appoint before the closing date.

You must have the right to work in New Zealand, and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.