Location: Avondale, Auckland
Applications Close: Friday, 10 October 2025
Email Applications To: [email protected]
Social Worker – Family Start (Fixed Term until June 2026)
Empower Whānau | Support Tamariki | Champion Early Childhood Wellbeing
We are looking for a compassionate and passionate Social Worker to join our Family Start Programme at Te Kupenga in Avondale. This is a fixed-term role (37.5 hours per week) until June 2026.
About Us
ATWC (Anglican Trust for Women & Children) is a well-established charitable trust with over 160 years of service to families in our community. Guided by the values of Aroha, Whakawhanaungatanga, Kaitiakitanga, Māiatanga, Tumanako, we deliver multi-disciplinary services that support tamariki and whānau across Auckland.
About the Role
The Family Start Programme delivers an intensive home-visiting service to families with children aged 0–5 years, supporting their health, education, safety, and child development.
You will work with diverse whānau, including those facing challenges such as mental health, addiction, family violence, parenting, and child developmental needs. Our approach is holistic, culturally responsive, and strengths-based, recognising that whānau are the experts in their own lives.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will need to:
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Demonstrate cultural humility and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including Tino Rangatiratanga, Pātuitanga, Mana Taurite, Whakamarumarutia, and Kōwhiringa in your mahi
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Hold or be working towards a degree in Social Work
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Have experience working with children and families (preferred)
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Understand working with trauma, family violence, addictions, and mental health (preferred)
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Communicate effectively; speakers of multiple languages encouraged
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Hold a full, current, and clear driver’s licence
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Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Desired Attributes:
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Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures
What ATWC Offers
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Supportive and friendly team environment
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SWRB registration and external supervision
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On-the-job training and mentoring, including a New Graduate programme
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15 days additional gifted leave per year (pro-rata for fixed-term contract)
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Eligibility for Social Work Pay Equity
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Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the wellbeing and safety of tamariki and whānau
How to Apply
If you are passionate about empowering whānau, supporting tamariki, and improving early childhood wellbeing, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
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Applications close on Friday, 10 October 2025.
Only applicants legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.