Youth Justice Social Worker

Oranga Tamarik
Permanent Paraparaumu, Wellington Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

  • Permanent full time opportunity

  • Role based in Lower Hutt covering Wellington Region

  • Remuneration starting from $81,206- $97,557 based on experience
  • Youth Justice is a pathway for tamariki and rangatahi who have, or are alleged to have, committed an offence. It gives them a genuine opportunity to change their lives for the better without getting a criminal record and to make positive strides forward.


    Mō te tūnga | About the role


    In this role as a Youth Justice Social Worker within the team, you will work in partnership with rangatahi, their whānau, police, youth advocates and essential government and community support services to address the underlying factors that contribute to offending as early as possible, to reduce the potential for lifelong offending.


    This role will provide a real opportunity to positively influence rangatahi, and whānau in your community. Our belief is that in the right ...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Permanent
    Location: Paraparaumu, New Zealand
    Posted: June 16, 2026
    Deadline: July 26, 2026