Iwi Social Work Practitioners

E kau ki te tai E, Your journey, our commitment

Are you passionate about working for Ngāpuhi and supporting mokopuna, taitamariki and whānau in your community? Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services is always on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our vibrant team. If so, we would love to hear from you.

By joining us, you’ll become part of a passionate team committed to strengthening whanau and mokopuna with a strategic focus on He Tātai Whakapapa, Ki Te Ao Mārama, He Tētēkura, and Kia Tū Motuhake.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Iwi Social Work Practitioner is responsible for the delivery of specific whanau-based services in either the Education or justice areas or in specifically whanau centred situations. This could entail working in mokopuna safety and whakapapa protection, youth services and whānau centred approaches for the wellbeing of whānau, hapū and the wider Hāpori. Notably the individual kaimahi can work at various times in the delivery of services across a number of given pieces of mahi.

Currently we are accepting applicants for Social Worker positions and Social Worker in Schools positions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Tertiary level qualification in social work and evidence of mahi that applies social work learning.
• Registration with the Social Work Registration Board or where registration is imminent.
• Ability to adhere to a range of professional conduct requirements including the Social Work Registration Board Code of Conduct and the NISS Code of Conduct.
• Ability to understand the need for professional relationships and the ability to develop those in a way that reflects well on NISS.
• Great interpersonal and relationship building skills in general and ability to form productive and appropriate relationships with the tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and all other groups being served.
• Great and positive communication skills.
• Understanding of the development and undertaking of assessments, intervention and work plans and measurements as well as working to indicators
• Strong report writing skills.
• Understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga as it relates to Ngāpuhi (in particular).
• Fluency in Te Reo (for our Social Worker in Schools positions)
• Ability to fulfil the role of advocate when necessary.
• Professional approach which demonstrates humility and integrity, inspires trust and resolves conflict.

KO WAI MĀTOU? WHO ARE WE?

Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services (NISS) is one of the first established and largest Iwi Social Service providers in Aotearoa. Established in 1997, NISS has a qualified and registered workforce and over 30 years of experience in working alongside mokopuna and whānau with the Ngāpuhi Rohe.

NISS has an intergenerational focus and strategy for tamariki and whānau to be safe, secure, healthy and connected to whakapapa.

NISS delivers a wide range of services including youth programmes, whānau support, care and whānau ora services.

Joining NISS means becoming part of a passionate team, committed to strengthening Ngāpuhi communities with a strategic focus on He Tātai Whakapapa, Ki Te Ao Mārama, He Tētēkura and Kia Tū Motuhake.

Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services is a subsidiary of Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi with Charitable Trust status and our own Board.

NGĀ ĀHUATANGA KEI A MĀTOU – WHAT WE OFFER

Our kaimahi are knowledgeable, capable and passionate about working with whānau, hapū and Iwi. We support each other within a flexible working environment to allow the best services to support our community working within a Ngāpuhi Practice Model, Dynamics of Whanaungatanga. Individual and collective wellbeing is important to us. With our combined skills and experience, you will have access to learning opportunities that will inspire and help you flourish. If you are passionate about making a positive impact with tamariki and whānau, apply today.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, reside or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand, and therefore, hold a valid visa. We are not accredited for immigration purposes.

To request an Application Form please email [email protected].

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?