Care & Protection Team Lead – Masterton

New Zealand Government; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a qualified Supervisor for our Masterton site. This permanent full-time role leads a team of social workers to keep tamariki at the heart of our work, guiding practice, safety checks and assessments, and partnerships with whānau and agencies.

You will support staff wellbeing, provide regular supervision, and ensure strong outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and their families within a dynamic, culturally responsive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader who can supervise and support a team of social workers.
• Full registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a recognised SWRB qualification.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases, plan resources and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of social workers to deliver high-quality practice.
• Complete initial safety checks and assessments for children and families.
• Collaborate with community partners and state sector agencies to support tamariki wellbeing.
• Advocate for tamariki and their families to access needed resources.
• Prioritise staff wellbeing and ensure regular supervision and breaks.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Supervision

Education

SWRB registration

SWRB-recognised qualification

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a qualified Supervisor for our Masterton site. This permanent full-time role leads a team of social workers to keep tamariki at the heart of our work, guiding practice, safety checks and assessments, and partnerships with whānau and agencies.

You will support staff wellbeing, provide regular supervision, and ensure strong outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and their families within a dynamic, culturally responsive environment.