Social Worker Youth Justice Services

Job in Winnipeg, Manitoba, A3C, Canada

Listing for: New Zealand Government

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-20

Job specializations:

Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Crisis Counselor

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 CAD Yearly CAD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

Position: Social Worker for Youth Justice Services )

Join Oranga Tamariki as a Youth Justice Social Worker, dedicated to transforming the lives of rangatahi in Recent Zealand. Collaborate with families and law enforcement to minimize offending.

Your role will focus on building relationships with youth and their families while addressing underlying issues leading to offending. With a commitment to bi-cultural practice, you will act as an advocate for each child's needs while working alongside multidisciplinary teams. Together, you will implement structured interventions and provide valuable insights to the court systems.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with rangatahi and their whānau effectively
Provide written feedback and advocacy in court
Collaborate with community and government services
Address early offending factors through intervention
Engage with multidisciplinary teams for holistic outcomes

Requirements

Full Registration with the New Zealand Social Worker Registration Board
Strong commitment to youth welfare
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act and Youth Justice procedures
Valid driver’s licence

Support rangatahi on their journey toward a brighter future with Oranga Tamariki.

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