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🥝 Social Worker - Manawatū Site

New Zealand Government | palmerston north, New-Zealand | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

Mō te tūnga | The Role

Apply for a rewarding permanent full‑time social work career. Join our vibrant multi‑cultural office at the Manawatū Site. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $81,206 to $97,557, dependent on experience.

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.

  • 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

Nŏu te rourou | What's in it for you

In this role, you don't just give – you grow. You'll be part of a values‑led, p...

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