Whānau Worker

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Are you passionate about helping whānau thrive? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Family Start Programme, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting families facing challenges that impact the health, education, and social outcomes of their pēpi. If you are ready fora new challenge and wanting to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of others, this could be the perfect role for you!

We, at Anglican Family Care, have been providing social services in Otago for over 50 years. Our vision is for strong, connected, and thriving whānau and tamariki, and the safety and wellbeing of children remains at the heart of everything we do. 

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There are a lot of reasons you'd want to work with us:

• Excellent working conditions 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where you will be valued
• An organisation committed to strengthening whānau and communities

Check out our video below to hear what our Whānau Worker Bushie thinks about what it's like working in our Family Start Dunedin team and read Why Join Us? page.

 About the role

• 37.5 hours per week based in Ōtepoti Dunedin
• Work in our Family Start programme to support whānau who struggle with challenges that put health, education, and social outcomes for their pēpi at risk
• Salary range $68,038- $102,000 pa. commensurate with skills and experience

About you (the applicant)

• Essential: A qualification in Social Work that meets SWRB Registration, or Level 7 qualifications in Early Childhood Education or Health Field 
• Knowledge of parenting and child development
• An understanding of Care and Protection principles and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Good knowledge of community resources and an ability to develop networks, particularly in the Māori and Pasifika communities
• Experience working with whānau who need support with complex and often stressful situations
• Sound computer and database skills
• You must have a current full driver licence

If you share our commitment and passion, click apply with your cover letter and CV. Applications close at 12.00pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. We'd love to hear from you. 

Notes: Interviews may start before the closing date for the right person.

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