Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Family Works Northern is a champion for children, providing professional counselling and social work in communities and schools and delivering programmes that bring about lasting change.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

Our Bay of Plenty based service is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker with management experience to lead a talented team of Family Works social services practitioners that includes Counsellors and Social Workers. This challenging role will see you consolidate your practice skills with leadership skills.

You will be responsible for ensuring service provision is delivered to a high standard whilst building relationships with the local community, and supporting your team in their development. This role will be based in our Tauranga office however from time to time will require your expertise in the Whakatāne office.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

• 5 + years experience as a Social Worker 
• Proven experience in a leadership role 
• Commitment to work from a culturally responsive perspective and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Proven operational and people management experience
• Extensive social work experience working with children and families in complex situations
• The ability to develop and maintain relationships in the community
• Outstanding communication and people skills
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB)
• Proven skills in trauma informed practise
• Advanced understanding of strength-based practice principles
• The ability to engage with families when there are care and protection concerns
• Strong ability to work across cultures

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are an accredited dementia friendly organisation, a domestic violence free employer, a member of Diversity Works NZ; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

• Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
• Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
• A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!

For enquiries about this role, please contact Julie Peake, BOP Area Manager, during business hours only, on 021490916.

Applications close 4th February 2025 but interviews will proceed earlier if suitable applicants apply.