Social workers provide care, advice and support to people with personal or social problems, and help with community and social issues.
In 2018 there were 1584 people aged 29-38 in this occupation.
Source: Statistics New Zealand Census 2018 (Universities NZ analysis)
Field of study is the main field people studied in their qualification. A proportion of people may have included other fields of study in their qualification.
| Field | Percent |
|---|---|
| Human Welfare Studies and Services | 57.4% |
| No Post-School Qualification | 8.5% |
| Business and Management | 1.9% |
| Society and Culture Not Further Defined | 1.3% |
| Behavioural Science | 1.3% |
| Teacher Education | <1% |
| Studies In Human Society | <1% |
| Nursing | <1% |
| Other Health | <1% |