Kaimahi Toko i te Ora - Social Worker

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Fixed term full-time Nelson, Nelson Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

Job Description

The opportunity / Te Whiwhinga mahi 

Kaimahi toko i te ora - Social Worker will work collaboratively across all NMIT campuses to provide integrated, culturally responsive social work services that enhance ākonga wellbeing, engagement and success. The role operates within NMIT’s stepped-care learner wellbeing model, providing early intervention, brief support, crisis response and coordinated referral to internal and external services. The role is non-clinical and focused on social work practice, advocacy, safeguarding and systems navigation. This role must be undertaken by a registered social worker. 


The key responsibilities for the role are: 

  • Provide social work support to ākonga using a strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.

  • Work with individuals, whānau and groups to address social, financial, housing, legal and wellbeing barriers to learning.

  • Facilitate wellbeing programmes and group-based inter...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Fixed term full-time
    Location: Nelson, New Zealand
    Posted: March 02, 2026
    Deadline: April 11, 2026