Social Worker Manager (Pathways to Settlement)
Lead a passionate team supporting refugee resettlement
Drive safe, effective social work practice in your community
Support NZ Red Cross’s journey from good to great!
Are you seeking an opportunity that values your leadership skills and social work experience?
Social Worker Manager (Pathways to Settlement Manager)
Permanent, Full – Time (37.5 hours per week)
Nelson
This role falls under the social work pay equity framework and offers a total remuneration package (including base salary and employer KiwiSaver contributions) ranging from $92,668.81 to $119,145.52 Your placement on the pay scale (Category 4, Steps 9 - 15) will depend on your years of experience as a Social Worker.
Lead our Pathways to Settlement programme, making a lasting impact in the lives of former refugees. You’ll manage a small, dedicated team and play a key role in supporting refugee resettlement in our community.
As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll ensure safe practices, oversee client support, and develop social and settlement services in Nelson. Additionally, you’ll build strong networks with community providers and streamline referrals to mainstream services.
In this role you will:
- Lead and support a small team to provide a quality strengths-based settlement service.
- Coordinate intake and settlement activities, liaising with stakeholders, including government and non-government agencies and various community groups
- Build and maintain networks with key service providers and refugee background groups in the community sector
- Provide tailored social work support, including managing casework and crisis support, and conducting assessments and client settlement plans.
- Support and communicate with volunteers and assist with settlement tasks as needed.
To be successful you will have:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in social work with relevant experience in the field;
- Be fully registered with the New Zealand Social Worker Registration Board;
- Showcase expertise in strengths-based social work and intercultural awareness;
- Have good organisational skills and leadership experience within a multidisciplinary team;
- Have refugee lived experience or a deep understanding of the refugee resettlement process.
About New Zealand Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.
Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.
We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us?
At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.
We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.
Our benefits include:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance
We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job.
Applications close at 05:00 pm on 08/09/2026
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