Social Worker Youth Justice

Oranga Tamarik • Lower Hutt, Wellington • Posted April 07, 2026

Position Overview

  • 2 x Full time permanent opportunity 

  • Role based in Porirua with coverage of Hutt Valley and the wider Wellington region

  • Remuneration starting from $81,206- $97,557 based on experience


    • Mō mātou | About us


    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.


    In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

  • We put Tamariki first

  • We believe Aroha is vital

  • We respect the Mana of people

  • We are Tika and Pono

  • We value Whakapapa

  • We recognise that Oranga is a journey

    • We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

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