Senior Social Worker & Team Lead — Transformational Practice

Oranga Tamariki; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; Remote; NZD 111,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Training & development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki Mangere site in South Auckland is seeking an experienced Supervisor/Senior Practitioner to lead a team of social workers across multiple areas, including project work. You will travel regionally to support tamariki and whanau, develop staff, and ensure timely, well-informed decisions in line with our Practice Framework.

The role demands strong leadership, cultural competence in Tikanga Māori, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with full SWRB registration.

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with NZ SWRB and full current practicing certificate.
• Experience leading social work teams in statutory settings preferred.
• Ability to travel around the region as required and engage with iwi and government/NGO partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and supervise a team of social workers across multiple areas.
• Identify professional development needs and support growth and practice depth.
• Manage workflow and ensure timely, quality decisions.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and partners to align with Practice Framework and Standards.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

SWRB registration

Social work qualification recognised

Driver's licence

Financial management

Resource allocation

Performance monitoring

Large team supervision

Travel willingness

Verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Social work qualification recognised by SWRB

Job description

Oranga Tamariki Mangere site in South Auckland is seeking an experienced Supervisor/Senior Practitioner to lead a team of social workers across multiple areas, including project work. You will travel regionally to support tamariki and whanau, develop staff, and ensure timely, well-informed decisions in line with our Practice Framework.

The role demands strong leadership, cultural competence in Tikanga Māori, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with full SWRB registration.