Social Workers Registration Board

10/06/2026

AreTheyRegistered!

KARANGA MAI just a reminder we’re running a Zoom drop-in sessions tomorrow Thursday 11 June 1–2pm. Whether you’re just getting started or need help with something specific, we’re here to help.

Pop in and see us on Zoom: nau mai haere mai join the session here: https://bit.ly/43pNmk2 See less

08/06/2026

Need a bit of help with AreTheyRegistered?

We’re running two Zoom drop-in sessions if you’d like support using the system or have any questions.

Pop in and see us on Zoom:
Thursday 11 June, 1–2pm
Thursday 18 June, 1–2pm

Whether you’re just getting started or need help with something specific, we’re here to help.

Nau mai haere mai join the session here: https://bit.ly/43pNmk2

08/06/2026

5,000+ Practising Certificate renewed! Our Registration Team is working hard processing applications and responding to queries. Ka rawe te mahi.

If you 🫵 haven’t quite got there yet, kia tere e hoa mā. 30 June is the last day to complete the renewal process.

And for those who haven’t completed the annual workforce survey when you renewed your practising ertificate, please log back in to have your say. Kōrerohia ō whakaaro, kia kaua e tatari share your thoughts, don’t delay 🤩

07/06/2026

🤗 Kaumātua manaaki

This year's theme focuses on moving past just talking about the problem. It looks at creating better, stronger systems to stop abuse before it happens and protect the rights of seniors. Kia kaha tonu!

In 2024–2025, the network of Age Concern elder abuse response teams supported more than 3,000 people experiencing elder abuse - 57% aged 65–79 and 40% aged 80+.

Support is here across the country.
Find an event near you, connect with your local Age Concern, and take the first step. You’re not alone.

To see what's happening in areas near you, you can go to our website:
https://www.ageconcern.org.nz/Public/News_and_events/Events/WhatsOn.aspx

06/06/2026

Kua hinga ngā tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne. Okioki i roto i te rangimārie 🕊️

05/06/2026

👏 Congratulations to Okesene Faraimo on being recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). Ngā mihi mō tō ekenga!

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Okesene Faraimo on being recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the community, and Tokelau language and culture.

We are incredibly proud to see a valued member of our team receive this well-deserved honour.

For many years, Okesene has dedicated himself to supporting our Pacific families, strengthening communities, advocating for Pacific peoples, and preserving and promoting Tokelau language and culture. His commitment, compassion, and leadership have made a lasting difference in countless lives across the Porirua region.

This recognition reflects not only Okesene’s outstanding service, but also the positive impact he continues to have every day through his work and community involvement.

We also extend our congratulations to all other recipients for their remarkable contributions.

Congratulations Okesene, this honour is richly deserved.

29/05/2026

Connect * Share * Learn * Be inspired!

We are thrilled to announce three more amazing leaders who will be joining us as kaikōrero at Whakamanawa 2026: Professor Tracey McIntosh is an eminent Māori scholar with immense knowledge of the justice system, state harm and state care; Tania Pouwhare (CE at Good Shepherd New Zealand) is a campaigner for social equity, a systems challenger and social innovator, and Melissa King-Howell is leading visionary mahi at Waikato Tainui developing a transformative, iwi-led care and protection model. Don’t miss out on hearing from these incredible wāhine - book your tickets today!

https://www.sspa.org.nz/event/whakamanawa-2026

29/05/2026

Week 2 of Practising Certificate renewals and we’re just shy of 4,000 social workers who have completed the process. Mahi tika ana great work 🤗

‼️A quick reminder for social workers who are new to a role or have recently changed organisations: please check that your authorised employer details are up to date. If they’re not, ask your employer to contact us so we can add you.

✅↪️If you haven’t completed the annual workforce survey yet, please log back in to MySWRB and have your say. Kōrerohia ō whakaaro, kia kaua e tatari share your thoughts, don’t delay 📣

And if you 🫵 haven’t quite finished your renewal yet, hei ākuanei see you soon.

Kia pai tō rā whakatā roa have a great long weekend👑

21/05/2026

Celebrating 50 years of social work education at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa. Ka rawe mō te ekenga 🎉

This year, the University’s School of Social Work celebrates 50 years of the Bachelor of Social Work programme, a remarkable milestone for social work education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Since its establishment in 1976, the programme has supported and inspired generations of social workers, helping shape a profession grounded in care, connection, advocacy and community.

A wonderful opportunity for us all to recognise the people, stories and impact behind five decades of learning and leadership 💛

📸credit: Massey University

21/05/2026

TĒNĀ KOE to over 2,000 social workers who have completed the Practising Certificate renewal process and annual workforce survey. It’s only been the first week. Ka mutu pea that great 🤩 Ngā mihi to our registration kaimahi too 👏

Ok to those who haven't.....
👉Toroa ināianei visit MySWRB. Forgotten your password? They can be reset just click on the forgot password link
😎 Something new to navigate this year two-factor authentication
✍️Update your contact and employer details
👀 Pānui tonu read our renewal FAQs https://bit.ly/4wj8rtD
📨 And finally, complete the workforce survey kōrero mai your voice matters.

We have only had 16 technical issues. Whuuu wow so good! But if your renewal comes to a screeching holt don’t panic. Screen grab where you are at in MySWRB, send to [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can to sort it.

Hei tērā wiki until next week.