This report provides unique insights into the social worker workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are fortunate to have such rich information shared by practicing social workers who completed the annual workforce survey as they renewed their practising certificates between May and July 2025. A huge thank you to all participants. Your responses provide invaluable insights into the composition of our social worker workforce, current issues for social work practice and the workplace, and overall challenges for workforce sustainability.
Annual Social Worker Workforce Report 2025
You can view all previous years of the workforce reports page on our website.