Applications are invited for the full time position based at the Invercargill office.

The ideal applicant should hold a Diploma or Bachelor of Social Work qualification (Level B), or similar qualification or experience. Knowledge on the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989 is required. 

You must be able to demonstrate superior skill in facilitation, mediation, negotiation and networking.  You must be energetic, motivated and able to work flexible hours.

You will also need to demonstrate proven ability to work in culturally appropriate ways particularly with children, young people and their families where care and protection has been an issue.

It would be an advantage to show successful experience in engaging and working with Maori whanau.

The key task will be to convene facilitate and record agreed Family Group Conference outcomes within a timeframe.

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:

Amanda McAra
Otago Southland Service Centre
Child, Youth and Family
PO Box 1906
Dunedin
ph:                   03 955 6726
email to:         Amanda.McAra006@cyf.govt.nz

Applications close Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5.00pm.
Thank you for your interest in this role.