Kaituitui Arapaki - Māori Development Coordinator/Assistant Tribunal Hearing Officer
Social Workers Registration Board
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
Mō te tūnga | About the role
In this fast-paced role, you will be a central hub and coordinator, supporting the work of the Ihorei Aka Matua - Chief Advisor, Māori Development, and the Tribunal Hearing Officer. Your passion and experience in Te Ao Māori, along with your sound knowledge of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, or your personal journey to grow understanding and develop capability, are essential for this role.
Your meticulous eye for detail will ensure that the right information is in the right hands at the right time. You will enjoy making people's days easier, catching problems before they happen, and generally making everything work like a well-oiled machine.
If you have the capacity, you will be willing to assist other parts of the organisation during peak or busy times with a variety of tasks. You will enjoy a variety of mahi and be a quick learner while being flexible in support the overall functioning of SWRB
We strive to have a diverse workplace of people with different backgrounds, experience and ability working together to make us stronger organisation. The SWRB values input and ideas and enables work autonomy. We are also committed to providing you with opportunities for professional growth that will benefit you now and in the future. We believe diversity, autonomy and growth creates an energised, innovative and flexible workplace where you will feel appreciated and respected.
Mōhou ake | About you
- Sound experience in te reo Māori me ona tikanga or on your own personal journey to grow understanding and develop capability.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills with success in developing innovative solutions to business issues.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with great attention to detail
- High integrity/will stop at nothing to safeguard compliance standards and company values.
- Ability to manage multiple, complex issues and prioritise projects concurrently.
- You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who is well organised.
- Collaborative in approach, willing to share ideas and be open to any ideas or improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to take an active learning approach to your mahi.
Ko wai tātou | Who are we?
The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) / Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro is a Crown Entity which is Aotearoa’s social worker regulator and lead agency for social worker workforce planning.
It protects the safety of members of the public by ensuring social workers are competent and safe to practise and are accountable for the way in which they practise. It also enhances social workers’ professional practice and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the social worker workforce.
As the SWRB, we recognise our Crown-Māori commitment as a Te Tiriti O Waitangi partner and are committed to improving services and outcomes for Māori, strengthening the Crown’s relationship with Māori, and developing our Māori capability.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Significant administration experience (5-6 years)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent numerical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
- Experience of government and/or a regulatory environment would be useful.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?
Working for SWRB will provide you with the opportunity to be part of a small Crown Agent and regulator to grow your experience and knowledge of working in government. You will be part of a small supportive organisation (50 staff) where learning and developing is encouraged. We also offer:
- Flexible work-life balance.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Autonomy, authenticity and belonging.
- Wellbeing focused environment.
- People focused organisational culture.
For more information, please contact mary.weddell@swrb.govt.nz. To apply please submit your CV and cover letter via the Seek website. Applications close 9 February 2025.
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