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Overview

Oranga Tamariki is hiring permanent Allied Support Workers to strengthen operational support for frontline Social Work teams across Waikato. These roles are designed to provide dependable, ongoing assistance in response to continued service demand, while helping improve continuity and team capacity.

The work is focused on supporting the wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, and on enabling qualified Social Workers to concentrate on statutory duties and professional practice. This is a non-regulated position; it is not a Social Worker in training or a para-social worker role, and it does not involve social work casework or a caseload.

Role focus

Allied Support Workers assist Caregiver Recruitment and Support teams with recruitment activity, caregiver support, training coordination, placement assistance and a range of administrative tasks that contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people and their caregivers.

Key responsibilities

Provide region-wide support based on operational priorities and service demand, which may include travel within the region and occasionally beyond it.
Assist with caregiver engagement, community outreach and recruitment-related activity.
Help organise caregiver training and contribute to learning and development initiatives.
Support caregiver assessments, approvals, support plans and ongoing caregiver assistance.
Contribute to placement and matching processes by gathering information, developing caregiver profiles and coordinating placements.
Build and maintain constructive relationships with caregivers, whānau, community groups and internal teams.
Be available to work outside standard business hours when required.

What you will bring

This is a high-trust, safety-critical children’s worker role. It calls for sound judgement, strong reliability and emotional resilience.

Experience supporting people in need through community-based work.
Experience working with Māori and/or Pasifika communities.
Comfort handling emotionally charged situations with empathy and professionalism.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with peers and other stakeholders.
Ability to stay calm and perform well under pressure.
Understanding of cross-cultural practice, including tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Ability to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Suite.

Qualifications and licence

A recognised Social Services qualification is preferred.
A current full driver’s licence is essential, along with willingness to drive Ministry vehicles.
Historic convictions may be considered individually.

Pay and development

The remuneration for this role starts at NZ$68,371 and goes up to NZ$75,501. The organisation also provides substantial training and professional development opportunities to support growth.

Additional information

This is a permanent full-time onsite role in Paeroa, Waikato. The recruitment team is hiring for a large number of positions across the motu, so the process may take longer than usual.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. Applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter. Current employees should apply using their Oranga Tamariki email login.

Anyone considering a vacancy should review the organisation’s code of conduct, which includes expectations around attending work free from the influence of drugs and alcohol.

The organisation also notes its commitment to diversity, inclusion and respectful practice.

Allied Support Worker

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