Applications are invited for full time permanent Social Worker positions to join us in Takapuna Site office and Warkworth subsite office, but there may be an opportunity to move to Orewa office at a later date.

The role of the statutory Social Worker is to work with families and other organisations, to protect children and/or ensure the care and protection of children in Child, Youth and Family custody.

The preferred applicant will hold Level B or Level 6 on the NZQA qualification framework in Social Work or other relevant qualifications with emphasis on Social Work. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• A Level B or Level 6 Social Work qualification
• Knowledge of current Care and Protection processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Be culturally aware and sensitive to other people and their surroundings with the ability to manage self workload and be a committed team member
• Knowledge of Te Reo or Tikanga Maori or Maori and Pacific Island skills and knowledge are an advantage.
• An ability to work cross culturally
• Ability to work effectively with clients to achieve positive outcomes
• Good computer skills
• A current driver’s licence (manual / automatic)

Salary range is $34,750 to $60,250.  Merit grading applies after $54,415. Starting point will be determined by the experience and skills brought to the position.

Child, Youth and Family, a service line of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognises and has a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Please find attached the job description and application form for your completion. Please forward your completed application form, quoting the CYF number, along with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

Marites Estarija
Takapuna Site
Child, Youth and Family
PO Box 33-049
Takapuna
North Shore
ph:                   09 985 4715
email to:         Marites.Estarija002@cyf.govt.nz

Applications close Friday, 11 July 2008 - 5.00pm.
Thank you for your interest in this role.