Settlement Social Worker

Settlement Social Worker

Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Wellington

Join us and enjoy continuous training and professional development opportunities! We fully support your growth by covering ANZASW membership fees, NZ Social Workers Registration Board Annual Practising Certificate costs, and providing access to external supervision. Plus, you’ll benefit from 5 weeks of annual leave and 12 days of wellbeing leave each year. This role is part of the social work pay equity framework, with a salary range of Category 1, Step 3-10 of the pay spine (pro-rated to 37.5 hours per week), based on your experience.

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga

Our Social Worker's provide comprehensive assessments, social work support and settlement support to former refugees settling in New Zealand to regain control of their lives. You will be responsible for:

• Assisting clients in developing and achieving settlement plans, providing home visits and personalised support.
• Offering crisis management, social work services, micro-counselling, and skills development to clients.
• Advocating for clients to ensure access to essential services and resources, making effective referrals.
• Fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaborate with volunteers to enhance client support.
• Representing New Zealand Red Cross in community and networking meetings, raising awareness of best practices with service providers.
• Ensuring all case documentation is maintained accurately, adhering to policies, procedures, and migration staff standards.

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

To be successful you will:

• Have a tertiary social work qualification.
• Hold full registration with the Social Worker Registration Board.
• Can demonstrate strengths-based social work and cross-cultural understanding.
• Have relevant experience in social work.
• Have proven experience of the ability to network and build positive working relationships.

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

Our benefits include:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

Please submit your application online, as we’re unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:

• A recent copy of CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

• Passport

• Legal Right to Work In New Zealand

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 24/04/2025

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Dennis Maang at dennis.maang@redcross.org.nz

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.