Social Worker Full-time Job

## About Vaka Tautua

Vaka Tautua is a national Pacific health and social services provider with offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. The organization supports families and individuals to make positive impacts by delivering mental health, disability, older peoples, social services, and financial capability services for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa. The mission of Vaka Tautua is to promote and advance the physical and mental wellbeing of Pacific peoples in New Zealand.

## Job Description

Vaka Tautua is seeking an experienced social worker with a passion for supporting Pacific peoples to join their team. The successful candidate will work with the Social Work Team leader and a pool of Social Workers within a mobile team across the Auckland region. The role involves using culturally appropriate protocols and frameworks to support Pacific service users/clients with high and ongoing support needs, aiming to strengthen independent living for those accessing Vaka Tautua's services.

## Responsibilities

- Provide support to service users with high support needs - Work towards uplifting service users to live independently with positive outcomes - Collaborate with the Social Work Team leader and fellow Social Workers - Champion local clinical governance mechanisms on behalf of Vaka Tautua - Lead high needs or complex cases within the community

## Qualifications and Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates should have the following qualifications and skills:

- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Pacific culture - Tertiary qualification in social work - Professional certification and registration in accordance with registration board requirements - Knowledge of social services and social work issues - Ability to work collaboratively with other services - Clean, full NZ Driver License - Strong communication skills in English and one or more Pacific languages - Eligibility to work in New Zealand - Clean police record

## Employee Benefits

- Wellbeing days - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full-time permanent position

## How to Apply

If you have the right experience, attitude, and a passion for supporting Pacific peoples, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive difference. To apply or inquire further about the position, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@vakatautua.co.nz.

## Diversity and Inclusion

Vaka Tautua values and welcomes diversity in its workforce and ensures adherence to best practices in equal employment opportunity. The organization is committed to delivering equitable outcomes in all aspects of recruitment and operations.

## Location

The position is based in Manukau, Auckland.

Apply now to be a part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa.