Janine Olasa working on a client's case notes
Social workers provide advice, advocacy and support to people with personal and social problems. They also help with community and social issues.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te tuku whakamaherehere, te tautoko me te awhina i nga tangata e pangia ana ki etahi raruraru hapori. I tua atu awhina ai i te iwi whanui me nga tangata he raruraru a ratau e pa ana ki te hapori.
Entry Requirements
To become a registered social worker you need to have a Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work Practice degree or a Masters degree majoring in social work.
Pay
Social workers earn between $34,750 and $60,250 a year.
Job Outlook
There is a significant shortage of social workers throughout New Zealand, and demand for their services is expected to keep growing.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
