Caregiver Recruitment & Support Lead

New Zealand Government; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Caregiver Recruitment and Support Supervisor in South Auckland. You will lead a team of social workers, guiding caregiver applications, assessments, training and ongoing support to ensure safe, high‑quality care for tamariki and rangatahi.

The role requires a social work qualification recognised by SWRB, current practicing certificate and strong leadership, relationship-building and cross‑cultural skills. Internal applicants only.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification recognised by SWRB and current practising certificate.
• Full registration with SWRB and current practising certificate.
• Experience with people management, including coaching and mentoring.
• Strong relationship building across communities.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to make a difference with resilience under pressure.
• Cultural competency and Te Ao Māori appreciation; knowledge of tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers to ensure best-practice service delivery to caregivers.
• Support social workers through caregiver applications, assessments, training and ongoing support.
• Provide guidance and advice for caregiver decisions and ensure safe, evidence-based practice.
• Develop team capability and capacity through leadership and HR management.

Skills

People management

Relationship building

Written & verbal comms

Cultural competency

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Resilience under pressure

Education

SWRB-registered social worker

Annual Practising Certificate

Full SWRB registration

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Caregiver Recruitment and Support Supervisor in South Auckland. You will lead a team of social workers, guiding caregiver applications, assessments, training and ongoing support to ensure safe, high‑quality care for tamariki and rangatahi.

The role requires a social work qualification recognised by SWRB, current practicing certificate and strong leadership, relationship-building and cross‑cultural skills. Internal applicants only.