Family Worker -Social Worker

Presbyterian Support Northern

1 month ago

Whangarei, New ZealandFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Presbyterian Support Northern as a Family Worker – Social Worker – Fixed Term in United States. Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services.

Key Responsibilities

provide fixed term parental leave cover until February 2027.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Presbyterian Support Northern as a Family Worker – Social Worker – Fixed Term.

Key Skills

Strength-based practice principlesWorking with childrenWorking with familiesGroup settingsMulti-disciplinary teamProfessional practiceCommunication skillsPeople skillsTikanga Maori knowledgeAssessment abilitiesCounselling abilitiesComputer skillsDriver licence

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a social worker, preferably a graduate, familiar with strength-based practice principles and ideally possessing some experience with children, families, and group settings. Applicants must be registered with the SWRB and possess a reliable car and a full, current NZ driver's license.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Worker -Social Worker at Presbyterian Support Northern a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Presbyterian Support Northern is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Whangarei, New Zealand.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Strength-based practice principles, Working with children, Working with families, Group settings, Multi-disciplinary team, Professional practice, Communication skills, People skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing fixed-term parental leave cover as a social worker based in Whangarei, delivering strength-based practice child and family services, programmes, and community development initiatives. The work is informed by the organization's purpose to enable clients to have a better l...

Benefits package: KiwiSaver Contribution, Additional Annual Leave Purchase, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Support, Discounts Programme, Referral Rewards, Service Recognition. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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