Care and Protection Supervisor - Masterton

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Masterton seeks a Care and Protection Supervisor to lead a team of social workers, applying mana tamaiti and whanaungatanga in practice. The role is based in Masterton and focuses on safeguarding tamariki and supporting whānau through complex cases.

The position is permanent, offering a competitive salary and ongoing professional supervision to promote staff wellbeing and high-quality social work outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) is required.
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support other social workers and initiatives to improve practice.
• Engage with cross-cultural groups and diverse communities.
• Complete initial safety checks and assessments on child, young person and family.
• Collaborate with community partners and non-government organisations.
• Transition children and young people back to family or into their permanent home.
• Advocate for tamariki to ensure access to necessary support and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Verbal communication

Cultural awareness

Resilience under pressure

Stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability

Education

SWRB registration

SWRB-recognised qualification

Job description

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Care and Protection Supervisor - Masterton

Do you want tomake apositive impact on the lives oftamariki,rangatahiandwhānau?Do you have the leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills to support a team of both experienced and growing social workpractitioners?

Then look no further!!

Our Masterton site is seeking qualified and experienced Supervisor to join us on a permanent basis. Join us in making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

• Based in our Masterton site!
• We offer a competitive salary ranging from $103,785.12 - $125,800.14, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga| About therole

This role requires a passion to actively keep tamariki in the hearts and minds of everything we do. You will apply the principles of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga to your practice, to ensure you are responsive to tamariki and whānau Māori. This role is fast paced and will require you to juggle many different scenarios at one time.

It's more than a job, it's an opportunity to improve the lived experiences of tamariki and their caregiving communities. We recognise the importance of Kaimahi ora (staff wellbeing) and are committed to ensuring you receive regular supervision and take the necessary breaks needed to restore Oranga and wellbeing.

• hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their family/whānau to make positive changes
• work alongside various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
• complete initial safety checks and assessments on the child, young person, and family/whānau
• work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies
• transition children and young people back to their families/whānau or into their forever home
• be an advocate on behalf of tamariki to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential

Key requirements of the role include:

• Success in leading and supporting other social workers and/or initiatives that improve the quality of social work practice
• cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
• full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• a social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• a full, clean and valid driver's licence
• Experience in planning, financial management, resource allocation and performance monitoring processes
• Experience in complex politically sensitive environments
• Strong line management or supervisory ability or potential
• the ability to manage critical situations, make tough decisions under pressure and resiliency
• excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We respect theManaof people
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

We are committed to putting children first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visithttps://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Our code of conduct requires our employees to remain free from the influences of drugs and alcohol whilst at work.