Social Worker

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APM Group is seeking a passionate Social Worker for an on-site Wellington contractor role that reports to the Team Leader and supports clients with housing, financial and community-based needs. You will navigate MSD and ACC processes, assist with court-related matters, connect clients to mental health and parenting supports, budgeting and family services, and help them access community resources and entitlements. Collaboration with the MDT will ensure social and environmental factors are included in rehab planning while upholding Tikanga Māori values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Wairuatanga, Whānaungatanga and Rangatiratanga. Requirements include a Qualified Social Worker with current registration and at least 2 years’ experience; strong communication skills. Tips: tailor your CV to demonstrate advocacy, housing and entitlement work, court liaison, and whānau-centered practice, highlight flexibility for varying hours, and reach out to Roz Kamoto at [email protected].

Job Description

At APM, our purpose is simple yet profound - to enable better lives every single day. We are fiercely committed to excellence and delivering culturally responsive, quality services to our community. Guided by our Tikanga Māori values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Wairuatanga, Whānaungatanga, and Rangatiratanga, we make a genuine difference.

We're on the hunt for a passionate, dedicated, Social Worker to join our team in Wellington! Please note, this is a contractor role, with hours varying based on workload and business requirements.

Make a real difference – Join a vibrant team that puts clients first.

About the role

Reporting to your Team Leader, you’ll be part of a vibrant team culture that supports and empowers each other every day. Key responsibilities;

• Support clients with housing, financial and community-based needs
• Navigate MSD and ACC processes with clients, including advocacy and applications
• Assist with court-related matters (e.g., reports, attending hearings when appropriate, liaising with legal services)
• Connect clients with services such as mental health providers, parenting support 
•  budgeting, or family support agencies
• Help clients understand and access community resources and entitlements
• Provide practical support around safety planning, whānau dynamics, and social barriers impacting rehabilitation
• Collaborate with the MDT to ensure social and environmental factors are included in rehab planning

What you'll bring

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration/ certification
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients, whānau and stakeholders
• At least 2 years' experience working in a social work or community services environment

For more information about the role, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator, at [email protected]