We are on the hunt for an intermediate level accountant to join us as the lead of our small finance team supporting the day-to-day financial accounting function. Find out more here.
Author: Linda
Mandatory registration – costs and support
The shift to mandatory registration is getting closer with all social workers needing to be registered by February 27th, 2021. It’s a great step forward for the profession and one long sought by social workers who will join the ranks of other regulated professionals including teachers, nurses, doctors and lawyers. It’s the SWRB’s role to… Read more »
New database & MySWRB
We have transitioned to a new database and created an online portal, MySWRB, which is an exciting development. You will be able to create an account by logging into MySWRB and then you’ll be able to apply for registration, update your details, renew your Practising Certificate and do much more. You’ll find the login for MySWRB… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – September
We’d like to acknowledge the amazing mahi you undertake and the thought and care you show every day when you work alongside tamariki and whānau in our communities. Your skills, experience and resilience have been needed more than ever in what has been, and continues to be, a very challenging year. Looking ahead, there are… Read more »
Practising Certificates
This is a busy time of the year with social workers renewing their Practising Certificates. We’ve put together some FAQs to help with the process. Where do I log in to apply for my Practising Certificate? Please log into your online account at https://apc.swrb.govt.nz/Account/Index How do I renew my registration? You only need to register… Read more »
SWCDT nominations
Nominations are now open for the Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal.
Interim Practising Certificates
If you want to return to work to assist in the pandemic response, you may be eligible for an Interim Practising Certificate.
Experience pathway: S13 stage two
Stage two of the experience pathway is now available. The experience pathway may be for you if you have a lot of social work experience in New Zealand, (at least 10-15 years or longer) but not an SWRB-recognised social work qualification. Stage two is in four parts and assesses the extent of your social work… Read more »
The phone system
We’ve been having some difficulties with our new phone system so we’d like to apologise if you’ve been trying to get through with not much luck. Please email us instead on: office@swrb.govt.nz or if it’s about registration: applications@swrb.govt.nz
Experience pathway: S13
If you have extensive experience practising social work in NZ, here’s a pathway to apply to become registered.
