Social Worker

About the role

You will work with the Team Leaders and teams of dedicated Social Workers, Mental Health and Disability Navigators, Peer Specialists and our Outreach team to serve families in the Christchurch region. You will be part of an established multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive support to our service users and their families through strengths-based and culturally appropriate approaches. The role is aimed at strengthening independent living for those who access our services. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

This role is in line with the Social Workers Pay Equity.

About you

Along with a passion for supporting and helping Pacific Peoples you will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a Pacific culture with the ability to translate this across the wider Pacific community

• A tertiary qualification in social work.

• Professional certification and registration in accordance with registration board requirements.

• Knowledge and understanding of social services and social work issues.

• A clean, full NZ Driver License.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English

• Fluency in a Pacific Island language and/or a deep knowledge and understanding of a Pacific Island culture is preferred but not necessary

• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

• A clean police record.

About us

Vaka Tautua is a national Pacific health and social services provider. With offices in Auckland (Manukau and Mt Albert), Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. We support families and individuals to make positive impacts.

We deliver mental health, disability, older peoples, social services and financial capability services for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa. Our mission is to promote and advance the physical and mental wellbeing of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa.

Apply now

If you have the right experience, attitude and passion for people this is your opportunity to make a positive difference.

If you would like more information about this role, please email: hr@vakatautua.co.nz

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles as well as commitment to delivering equitable outcomes in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.