Whānau Worker -South Otago

Kia ora 

Do you want to make a real difference alongside tamariki and whānau in your community?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in South Otago. As a Whānau Worker, you will work alongside whānau to build on their strengths, enhance wellbeing, and support positive outcomes for pēpi and tamariki.

At Anglican Family Care, we have been supporting Otago whānau 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.

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

• Supportive and experienced team environment

• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in people's lives

• Family-friendly workplace culture

• An organisation committed to strengthening whānau and communities

Check out our video below to hear what our Whānau Worker Cathy thinks about working for us and read Why Join Us? and the Position Description on our website www.anglicanfamilycare.org.nz

 About the role

• 35 hours per week based in Balclutha

• Work in our Family Start programme and Home-Based Family Support 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. (pro-rated to hours worked) 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, apply via seek with your cover letter and CV. Applications close at 12pm on 16 October 2026. We'd love to hear from you. 

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