Social Worker - Part Time

Youth Horizons
Permanent - Part Time New Zealand, Waikato Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
New Zealand, Waikato, New Zealand

Job Description

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi


We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Specialist Caregiver Programme in the Waikato region. This is a part-time role .5 PTE (20 hours per week) based at our Waikato Office.

​We use an evidence-based model called Teaching Family Model (TFM) – an evidence-based therapeutic model that helps rangatahi develop pro-social behaviours and thrive in their communities. Full training in the TFM model will be provided. 

Social workers play a key role in helping rangatahi learn, practise, and sustain new pro-social skills in everyday situations. Through coaching, modelling, and reinforcing positive behaviours, they work alongside caregivers to build confidence, emotional regulation, and independence, supporting young people to succeed at home and in their communities.

In this role, you will:

  •  Provide care-based services for at-risk young ...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
    Location: New Zealand, New Zealand
    Posted: June 17, 2026
    Deadline: July 27, 2026