He ara pukenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā waka
The many pathways of knowledge, the many pathways of social work, upholding the dignity of all
The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) is a Crown Entity which is the regulatory authority responsible for the registration of social workers. Our purpose is to protect the safety of the public by ensuring that social workers are competent, fit to practise, and accountable for the way in which they practise. We also enhance social workers professional practice and provide insight into the
opportunities and challenges facing the social worker workforce.
Professional Advisor – Social Work
The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) has a fantastic opportunity for a Professional Advisor – Social Work to join our team in Wellington. This is a part-time 12-month, fixed-term role reporting directly to the Lead Professional Advisor – Social Work.
To be successful in this role you will need to have significant experience of social work. You will be required to support the regulatory functions of the Board, have strong analytical abilities, good communication and engagement skills, and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
You will be an integral part of a small close-knit team and organisation. We are looking for a motivated individual who can build effective, values-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve the requirements of the role.
It would be a great option for someone who is looking for work-life balance alongside satisfying work and career development. This is some of the work you might be involved in:
- provide expert advice on how to engage with social workers over issues related to the regulation of social work practice, in particular Experience Pathway: Section 13 applications
- provide advice to the SWRB regarding social work perspectives, promoting a focus on outcome and purpose, and generally enhancing the effectiveness of the Board
- support SWRB engagement with tangata whenua, Pacific peoples and diverse communities on issues of regulation and regulatory compliance
- provide professional social work advice on complaints and notifications, fit and proper cases, education and competency assessments
- actively engage and inform the social work sector on matters relating to compliance and regulatory policies for social workers
- participate in the distribution of information to ensure social workers are informed about compliance and regulatory requirements
- provide social work advice in the execution of their duties in respect of social worker registration, education, and investigating complaints and compliance breaches.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- be a New Zealand registered Social Worker
- significant experience of social work practice
- a strong understanding of mātauranga Māori, kaupapa Māori, te reo me ona tikanga
- well-developed computer literacy and report writing ability
- keen ability to pro-actively build and maintain effective working relationships
- good judgement when prioritizing work, thinking ahead and managing time effectively.
This is an exciting and challenging role, and we are seeking someone who is committed to helping us achieve our aspiration of supporting and encouraging professionalism in the social work sector through the tools of our legislation.
For further information please read the job description:
Job Description - Professional Advisor Social Work
If you wish to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to kristal.mendez@swrb.govt.nz with the subject “Application: Professional Advisor – Social Work”. We are accepting applications until 31 May or until we finalise a preferred candidate.
