Social work is a profession based on principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversity.
A social worker can be employed as a generic social worker or within a specialist area such as drug or alcohol addiction, child protection, schools, disability, crisis response, violence, or community development.
This qualification will prepare you for a career in government or community organisations, health and disability support services, iwi, Māori or Pasifika social services, refugee or migrant services and faith-based organisations.