Settling into a new normal may be taking a little longer than expected but we are all getting used to change. During lockdown, we became used to working at a distance from our colleagues and others in the sector, and there were opportunities to find new ways of collaborating and adapt to the circumstances. For… Read more »
Author: Patrick
Onboard newsletter – June 2020
There is quiet excitement as we return to a new normal and yet, it will take some time to adjust. Heading back into the office or returning to the workforce from the cocoon of home can take just as much time to get used to as it did when we first began experiencing restrictions and… Read more »
Digital session recording
View a recording of our recent webinar with the sector.
Onboard newsletter – May 2020
It feels like we are making progress by moving to level three after spending more than a month in lockdown, and I have a sense of gratitude that New Zealanders have all pulled together to allow this happen. There were times when lockdown felt so much longer as we all adjusted to new ways of… Read more »
SWRB & ANZASW – the differences
Find out the differences between the SWRB as the regulator and ANZASW, the professional body.
Experience pathway: S13 stage two
Stage two of the experience pathway is now available. The experience pathway may be for you if you have extensive social work experience in New Zealand, but not an SWRB-recognised social work qualification. Stage two is in four parts and assesses the extent of your social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand, as follows: Part… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – March 2020
These are challenging times as the country locks down in an extraordinary effort to stamp out COVID-19. We recognise that the lockdown can and will put some people under a great deal more stress, particularly those social workers are assisting. I realise everyone is facing difficult circumstances and I’d like to acknowledge the commitment that… Read more »
COVID-19 update
As the regulator, the SWRB recognises that social workers, employers and communities are facing challenging circumstances in response to COVID-19. We are working remotely using zoom and offering most of our services which you can find out more about below. Social workers Some of you will be part of the essential services but those who… 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.
