About the role

The Social Worker at Uruuruwhenua Hauora provides culturally grounded, whānau-centred support across Family Harm support services and Whānau Ora Kaitūwhana. This role works alongside individuals and whānau experiencing high levels of crisis, family harm, social hardship, and complex wellbeing needs, using a holistic Te Ao Māori and trauma-informed approach. The Social Worker supports tāne engaged in behaviour change programmes relating to family violence, while also providing intensive advocacy, coordination, and crisis response for whānau requiring immediate support.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering strengths-based support and interventions to individuals and whānau

• Applying Te Ao Māori values, tikanga, and kaupapa Māori approaches in all areas of practice

• Supporting safety planning, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and interagency collaboration

• Providing professional oversight, guidance, and practice advice to non-regulated kaimahi

• Supporting reflective practice, capability building, and professional development within the team

• Maintaining accurate case notes, reporting, and compliance with organisational and contractual requirements

• Building strong relationships with whānau, iwi, hapū, community providers, and external agencies

About you

• Strong cultural competency

• Professional integrity

• Sound judgement

• Ability to work effectively with whānau experiencing complex and sensitive situations

• Registration with the Social Workers Registration Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate is preferred