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Social Worker - Caregiver Recruitment and Support

New Zealand GovernmentCanterbury, South Island, New ZealandFull-time$81,206 to $97,557Posted Oct 27, 2026

This listing is for a Social Worker - Caregiver Recruitment and Support role at New Zealand Government, in Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand. The listing describes it as a full-time position.

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This listing is for a Social Worker - Caregiver Recruitment and Support role at New Zealand Government, in Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand. The listing describes it as a full-time position.

Pay stated in the listing: $81,206 to $97,557.

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside New Zealand should check the official work permit route before applying.

Dev Global Jobs found this job on Adzuna on Oct 27, 2026.

Employer
New Zealand Government
Location
Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Job type
Full-time
Pay
$81,206 to $97,557
Found
Oct 27, 2026 on Adzuna
Employer text
81 words, about 1 min to read
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Updated Nov 5, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, New Zealand
NZD 93,116 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · New Zealand 2
79.1 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for New Zealand 2 (ICSC post adjustment 38.9), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

Work permit route
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa: Job offer from an accredited employer at the wage threshold
  • Skilled Migrant Category resident visa: Points-based
  • Green List roles: Fast-track residence for listed occupations

Official routes: Immigration New Zealand

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  • Specialised role, focusing on recruiting, assessing and supporting caregivers to provide the best possible care. This role is based in Caterbury We're offering a competitive salary starting from $81,206 to $97,557, depending on experience Mō te tūnga | About the role Caregivers take on a critically important role in the lives of tamariki who cannot live safely at home. As a Caregiver Social Worker, you will partner closely with our caregivers to help them understand the role they play at …

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