Allied Support Worker - Masterton CGRS Team

Role overview

Oranga Tamariki is inviting expressions of interest for a fixed-term Allied Support Worker position based in Masterton with the Caregiver Recruitment and Support Team. The assignment runs for 12 months and may be extended. This is a full-time, onsite role supporting social workers rather than carrying social work cases or acting as a para-social worker.

There is a salary package starting from $68,371, with the exact level depending on experience.

This opportunity is suitable for someone studying toward a relevant qualification or someone with experience supporting children, young people, and families in community-based settings. The role is non-regulated and focuses on practical assistance to enable social workers to deliver services effectively.

What the role involves

• Helping social workers with home visits, administrative work, and transporting tamariki and rangatahi.
• Providing support across the site as needed, depending on day-to-day team priorities.
• Entering case notes and other records into CYRAS and related systems.
• Driving children and young people between locations such as appointments, school, and sport, under social worker direction and supervision.
• Supporting the preparation and administration of Family Group Conferences when admin staff or coordinators are unavailable.
• Assisting with care arrangements for tamariki and rangatahi when they are out of school or waiting for placements.
• Handling administrative arrangements for children in placement or moving into programmes, with supervision from a social worker.
• Supporting children and young people at school, including settling in and returning after time away.
• Carrying out supervised access and visitation duties, including driving clients and overseeing contact where required.
• Building effective working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and other stakeholders.
• Working some weekends and after-hours when required.

What you need to bring

• An interest in, or current study toward, a relevant tertiary qualification.
• A clean, current full driver’s licence and a willingness to drive Ministry vehicles; historic convictions may be considered individually.
• Experience supporting people in community settings or helping those in need.
• Comfort working with emotionally difficult situations and responding with empathy.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work well with colleagues and external stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft suite.
• A steady, professional manner when dealing with stressful or emotionally complex situations.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

What is on offer

• Competitive pay starting at $68,371, based on experience.
• Training and professional development to support your growth.
• A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and respect.
• The chance to contribute to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

Application details

Applications should be submitted online with a CV and cover letter. Existing Oranga Tamariki employees should apply using their Oranga Tamariki email login.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 18 June 2026.

All applicants are expected to be familiar with the organisation’s code of conduct, including the requirement to attend work free from the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Additional notes

This role is described as an expression of interest and is fixed term for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

The position is based in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, and sits within the Caregiver Recruitment and Support Team.