Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services and Development)
Based in Wairau / Blenheim
Full time
“Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu” - Enable whānau to achieve wellness
At Te Piki Oranga, we provide integrated, holistic health and social services grounded in tikanga Māori and guided by kawa. We're on a mission to revitalise whānau wellbeing and our tūāpapa (foundation) is a value (uara) based service, our mahi is guided by ngā uara:
Manaakitanga – Care and compassion in all we do
Whanaungatanga – Building strong, respectful relationships
Kaitiakitanga – Protecting and uplifting our people and taonga
Wairuatanga – Recognising the spiritual aspect of hauora
Kotahitanga – Unity and collective purpose
Rangatiratanga – Leading with humility and integrity
Mō te tūranga mahi | About this role
We’re seeking a qualified, registered Social Worker who can bring both professional skill as well as the effective coordination of social services support that are responsive to the needs of whānau. This is a permanent full-time position, delivered from our hub in Wairau
As a Whānau Kaimahi-a-Iwi, you’ll:
Work directly with Māori whānau to assess needs, develop whānau plans, and connect them to social and health services
Provide culturally safe and mana-enhancing support and advocacy
Facilitate access to emergency housing, mental health support, child protection, and more
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, lactation consultants, and other kaimahi
Promote whānau wellbeing through education, outreach, and community engagement
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional and cultural standards
Mōu | About you
You will have:
A recognised Social Work qualification and current SWRB registration
Experience working in Māori, iwi, or kaupapa Māori settings
Strong understanding of child protection, family violence, and community social services
Ability to assess risk and build responsive, effective whānau plans
Experience working with health or social service organisations
High cultural competency and willingness to continue developing in Te Ao Māori
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
Full NZ driver’s license
Desirable but not essential:
Proficiency in Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga
Knowledge of Māori models of health (e.g. Whānau Ora, Te Whare Tapa Whā)
Experience with Client Management Systems (e.g. Indici)
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
For confidential enquiries please call Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or upload your resume and cover letter through the link provided.
To complete an application form, click on the link
Read the job description here
Please note that applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.
