Registered Social Worker
Full-Time | Henderson
Support Pacific families. Strengthen communities. Make a lasting difference.
At The Fono, we are proud to be New Zealand’s leading Pacific health and social services provider. We walk alongside Pacific families, helping them navigate challenges, access support, and achieve better outcomes for themselves and their communities.
We are seeking a compassionate and culturally grounded Social Worker to join our Kahu Taurima team based in Henderson.
This is an opportunity to use your professional skills while embracing and celebrating the values, strengths, and traditions of Pacific peoples.
About the Role
As a Kahu Taurima Social Worker, you will work directly with Pacific families across the Waitematā region, providing strengths-based support, advocacy, assessment, and referrals to help families access the services they need.
You will:
Complete social assessments and identify family strengths and needs
Support families with housing, financial, wellbeing, and social challenges
Connect families with community resources and essential services
Build strong relationships with agencies such as WINZ, Kāinga Ora, and health providers
Conduct home visits and provide practical support and advocacy
Work collaboratively with nurses, support workers, and community partners to deliver holistic care
Promote wellbeing, early intervention, and positive outcomes for Pacific families
What You Will Bring
We welcome applications from people who:
Hold a recognised qualification in social services
Have current Social Worker Registration Board (SWRB) registration
Have experience working with Pacific families and communities
Understand and value Pacific cultures, traditions, and ways of working
Can build trusted relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
Are organised, adaptable, and able to manage a varied caseload
Hold a Full New Zealand Driver Licence
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Pacific language skills and strong connections within Pacific communities are highly valued
Why Join The Fono?
At The Fono, culture is at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a team that is passionate about supporting Pacific peoples and creating positive change across generations.
We offer:
A meaningful role with real community impact
A supportive and values-driven team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Flexibility through our flexi-time approach
The opportunity to bring your culture, language, and lived experience to your work every day
If you are passionate about empowering Pacific families and want to be part of an organisation making a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
We are a community-led organisation committed to culturally safe, equitable services and honouring our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome applicants who reflect the communities we serve.
Apply
Apply online today by submitting your CV and cover letter.
We encourage early applications, as we review applications as they are received.
PLEASE NOTE:
As this is a full-time permanent position we require all applicants to hold either NZ permanent residency or NZ Citizenship, we are unable to support any visa sponsorship requests.