Social Services and Counseling Jobs in Wellington, New Zealand

Works with individuals and communities to provide social, emotional, and mental health support. Explore open Social Services and Counseling roles in Wellington, New Zealand on CareerHub.

Resource Worker

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeTemporaryMid-Level

Support and mentor tamariki and rangatahi, helping them navigate their journeys with understanding and care. Key focus includes: Transporting young people

Māmā Navigator

The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

The Māmā Navigator will build trusted relationships with mothers experiencing substance-use harm to provide advocacy, mentoring, and practical support. They will also facilitate group sessions focused…

Supervisor

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeMid-Level

Lead, support, and supervise a team of social workers while collaborating with Iwi and other organizations. Key focus includes: Lead, support, and supervise a team of social workers

Senior Advisor Caregivers

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeContractMid-Level

The Senior Advisor Caregivers will lead initiatives to improve outcomes and support for caregivers of disabled children and youth, developing guidance and resources to enhance caregiver wellbeing. Key…

Support Worker

Community Connections Inc.

Upper Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficePart TimeEntry-Level

Provide support to individuals with complex needs, focusing on daily routines and community engagement. Key focus includes: Provide hands-on support with daily routines including home management, cook…

Social Worker - Horowhenua Site

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeMid-Level

The Social Worker will complete thorough safety and risk assessments, lead hui, and design tailored, strengths-based, and culturally aligned plans to uplift the mana of whānau. Key focus includes: Com…

Support Worker

Wise Group

Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

Provide compassionate, homelike care and recovery-focused support to older adults with long-term mental health needs. Key focus includes: Provide compassionate, homelike care to older adults.

Permanent Residential Youth Worker

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

Provide care, support, and mentoring to at-risk youth in a secure residential facility to encourage positive life choices. Key focus includes: Coaching youth through daily routines

Social Worker - Manawatū Site

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

As a Social Worker at Oranga Tamariki, you will be responsible for conducting safety and risk assessments, leading hui, and designing culturally aligned plans to support whānau. Key focus includes: Co…

Community Support Worker - School Holiday Programme

Spectrum Care

Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeInternshipEntry-Level

The Community Support Worker will supervise and support children with disabilities during a school holiday programme, facilitating creative and active activities. Key focus includes: Supervise and sup…

Social Worker

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

Conduct comprehensive assessments and facilitate interventions to support children and families, collaborating with partner agencies. Key focus includes: Complete comprehensive assessments of tamariki…

Support Worker

Wise Group

New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

The Support Worker will assist individuals with daily living skills, budgeting, and attending appointments to foster independence. Key focus includes: Assist individuals with daily living skills

Permanent Youth Worker Te Awe Community Home

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

Provide care, support, and motivation to young people in supervised homes to help them make positive choices and transition back into the community. Key focus includes: Provide care, support, and moti…

Casual Family Home Relievers Levin

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeTemporaryEntry-Level

Provide 24/7 care and routine for children in Family Homes during caregiver breaks, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Key focus includes: Provide care and routine for children in Family Home…

GM Social Housing

JacksonStone & Partners

Masterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeExecutive

The GM Social Housing will have strategic oversight of the social housing portfolio, ensuring tenant wellbeing and delivering effective tenant-centric services. Key focus includes: Strategic oversight…

Support Worker

Wise Group

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeMid-Level

Provide recovery-focused care and support for individuals in the community, assisting with daily living tasks and medication management. Key focus includes: Provide recovery-focused care and medicatio…

Casual Residential Youth Workers Te Au Rere

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeTemporaryEntry-Level

Residential Youth Workers provide support and guidance to rangatahi, helping them with personal growth and rehabilitation. Key focus includes: Provide support and guidance to rangatahi

Social Worker Caregiver Recruitment & Support (CGRS)

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Masterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

As a Caregiver Social Worker, you will partner closely with caregivers to support them in providing care for tamariki and work with other agencies and community groups to ensure caregivers' needs are …

Community Support Worker - Youth

careerAIForge

Nelson Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeFull TimeEntry-Level

Provide community, vocational, and residential support to young people and individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges. Key focus includes: Provide community, vocational, an…

YJ Social Worker - Porirua (Fixed Term till Jan 2027)

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand

In-OfficeContractEntry-Level

Work with youth and families to address factors contributing to offending and support positive life changes. Key focus includes: Work in partnership with youth, families, police, and community service…

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