We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.
Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.
Family Works is a champion for children, providing professional counselling and social work in communities and schools and delivering programmes that bring about lasting change.
This exciting and diverse role will see you deliver the 'Check and Connect Programme'. You will design and implement strategies that address school engagement, school success, and school completion. You will work alongside students from selected secondary schools in Auckland, empowering them to re-engage with school and improve academic outcomes.
Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience
We'd love to hear from you if you have a Youth Work Qualification or Social Work degree eligible for registration with SWRB. In addition you will have:
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us
We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.
Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:
Professional external supervision and ongoing professional development·
Please contact us at Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.
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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for )… join our team and be part of the solution!

Presbyterian Support Northern is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading providers of social, health, and disability services.
We have a long history supporting some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people – a legacy that dates back to 1884.
Today, our social services are comprised of Lifeline Aotearoa, Family Works and Shine, while our health and disability services are grouped under Enliven.
We also have a strong focus on business and community development through our Communities Feeding Communities initiative in Auckland, as well as fee-for-service training for businesses and community groups (DVFREE and Shine RESPOND).
With around 900 staff, we deliver valued services from regional sites throughout the upper North Island from Taupō to Whangārei.