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 āwhina i ngā tāngata e pāngia ana ki ētahi raruraru hapori. I tua atu āwhina ai i te iwi whānui me ngā tāngata he raruraru a rātau e pā 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.
