We are the professional body for social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Rōpū Tauwhiro i Aotearoa - the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (more commonly known as ANZASW) - was established in 1964. We are a national membership organisation, with around 3,800 members, that seeks to lift the quality of social work practice and advocate for social justice, human rights, and human dignity.
Our vision
Professionally excellent social workers and leaders for social justice.
Our purpose
To promote and support the social work profession, uphold ethical practice, advocate on matters of social policy, and advance social justice, human rights and human dignity.
Our values
Rangatiratanga, Whanaungatanga, Mātātoa, Wairuatanga, Manaakitanga, Aroha, Kōtahitanga
Our values come from Ngā Tikanga Matatika - our Code of Ethics - which provides us with an ethical framework from which social workers practise. Read more about our values on our Code of Ethics page.
Our Constitution
We are an incorporated society and are governed by a Constitution. View our Constitution here.
What we do
Te Mahere Rautaki is our strategic plan for 2020-2025. You can read Te Mahere Rautaki here.
You can read more about what we do here.
