Social workers earn $42,000 - $66,000 per year (source: Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers), which I think is fantastic, as I would choose to work in this role voluntarily . To become a social worker, you will need a qualification approved by the Social Workers Registration Board. These can be a bachelor's degree in social work, a bachelor's degree in applied social work, or a master's degree in applied social work. These qualifications can be obtained at universities across New Zealand. If the idea of ​​large classes and long lectures doesn't appeal to you, but you still want to gain a qualification, you can choose to study at a Polytechnic Institute such as Whitireia or Wintec where you will be in a small class but will still have the same curriculum as a