- Full time, Fixed-term role available supporting our Social Workers till 28 May 2026
- Competitive salary starting from $66,371, depending on experience
- Based at our Christchurch West Site
Oranga Tamariki have exciting new opportunities available for those who are looking to change up and develop their career pathways. You could be a student studying towards a relevant degree or someone who has experience related to the mahi we do in providing services to our tamariki and rangatahi. The Allied Support Worker is a Full time, Fixed-term role, it is non-regulated and is not a Social Worker in training, or para-social worker. The position does not undertake social work activities and does not have a case load.
Mo te tunga | About the role
These roles will include providing our Social Workers with support for home visits, administration tasks and transporting Tamariki and rangatahi. In this role, you will be working under the supervision of a team of social workers and supervisors and day to day responsibilities will include:
- Providing support across a site on an on-demand basis based on the day-to-day operating needs of the team.
- Assisting social workers to enter case notes and other information into CYRAS and other information systems.
- Safely transporting children and young people from one location to another such as appointments, school and sports as required under a social worker's direction and supervision.
- Helping social workers in the set up and administrative tasks of Family Group Conferences (FGC) in the case of absenteeism of admin staff and co-ordinators.
- Supporting and assisting social workers in the care of tamariki and rangitahi on occasions when out of school or waiting for placements.
- Making necessary administrative arrangements for children in placement and/or programme transition under supervision of a social worker
- Supporting children and young people at schools through settling in, returning after periods away.
- Conduct supervised access/visitations by driving clients and supervising contacts, some weekends and afterhours is required.
- Fostering cooperative working relations with internal colleagues and external partners and stakeholders.
Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring
We're looking for applicants with some of the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Qualifications:
- An interest in or studying towards relevant tertiary qualifications.
- A clean, current full driver's licence is essential and a willingness to drive the Ministry's vehicles.
Experience:
- Working in the community assisting or supporting people in need
- Experience in dealing with emotional situations and being empathic to people's challenges and stresses
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in collaborative peer and other stakeholder relationships
Skills:
- Intermediate level of competence across the Microsoft Suite
- Well- developed written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
- Able to maintain demeanour in emotionally complex situations
- A calm professional demeanour, with the ability to maintain performance under stress
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner
Nou te rourou | What's in it for you
We offer a competitive remuneration package starting at $66,631.00 as well as significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Applications close: Tuesday 9 September 2025, however we will be reviewing and inviting candidates to interview as we go so get your application in now!
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.