Social Worker

At the core of Te Kura Tuarua o Taraika ki Pukeahu (WHS) are Whānau, Excellence, Respect and Ora. Applicants will be committed to continuing the prioritisation of Mātauranga Māori and joining our kura on its journey to being bicultural. We are a coeducational non-uniform school located on Pukeahu. We have a growing relationship with Te Atiawa which supports our kura’s access to the wider community of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and its potential local curriculum.

At Wellington High School, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every ākonga (student) feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to reach their full potential. We recognise that regular school attendance is fundamental to student wellbeing, learning, and success.

The School Social Worker is a vital role focused on supporting ākonga and their whānau to enhance wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and overcome barriers to education.

A primary and explicit focus of this position is to lead and implement social work interventions that directly support the school's strategic goal of improving student attendance. This will be achieved by addressing the complex underlying factors contributing to non-attendance, bridging the gap between home and school, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every child is present, participating, and thriving.

This role operates in alignment with the principles of the Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) model and the Ministry of Education's Attendance and Engagement Strategy.

This position is for 10 hours per week, term time only and is a fixed term position from the start of Term 1 2026 to the end of Term 3 2026 (26 January to 25 September 2026) and is subject to the successful return of a police vetting check.

Applications will only be accepted through: https://whs.schooljobs.nz/Job/Social-Worker/Wellington/5038

Timeline for appointments:

• Applications close: Tuesday 25 November at 5pm
• Interviews to be held: from 28 November