💼 Full-Time Position

Social Worker - Ōtepoti Site

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New Zealand Government
📍 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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Location
Dunedin, New Zealand
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Posted
April 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Apply now for rewarding permanent, full-time social work career
Join our vibrant multi-cultural office in Ōtepoti Site
We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience.

Mō te tūnga | The Role
This is not just a job - it's a calling.
You will stand for the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi, walking alongside whānau as they navigate uncertainty, transformation and growth. You will bring aroha, clarity and optimism while maintaining mana.
You will:
* Complete thorough safety and risk assessments
* Lead hui with care and confidence
* Design tailored, strengths-based, and culturally aligned plans
* Uplift the mana of whānau through every interaction
* Work in true partnership with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations, community groups and fellow government agencies to create enduring, meaningful Whakapapa.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you...