Site Manager - Panmure

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Auckland; On-site; NZD 144,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Panmure, Auckland, seeks a committed, proactive Site Manager to lead our team and deliver high-quality child protection services for tamariki and rangatahi. You will model mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whānau-centred approaches while coordinating with iwi and Māori partners.

Reporting to the Regional Commissioner, you will drive planning, manage finances, HR and health and safety in a dynamic environment, build strong partnerships, and navigate complex

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a large team (approx. 40 staff) in social services.
• Knowledge of indigenous models of practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Understanding Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga and upholding Te Ao Māori principles.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration across agencies.
• Ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.
• Strong business planning and financial management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and manage delivery of high-quality child protection services to tamariki and rangatahi.
• Lead a large team (approx. 40 staff) and oversee strategic outcomes.
• Coordinate with iwi/Māori partners and apply Te Ao Māori frameworks.
• Oversee financial, HR and health and safety responsibilities in a complex environment.
• Engage stakeholders and drive a partner-centred approach.
• Support planning and delivery of change through effective governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Financial management

Risk management

People management

Indigenous frameworks knowledge

Education

Relevant management degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking a committed, proactive, driven, and experienced leader to join us as the Site Manager at our Panmure site on a permananet basis.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As an integral member of the wider leadership team; your role will focus on providing strong leadership and managing the delivery of high quality, child protection services to tamariki, young people and their whŇau. Key to this role, will be how you model and apply the principles of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whģnaungātanga.

This role reports to the Regional Commissioner and is a key 'connector' of our business. Supporting and facilitating critical planning to implement and deliver on our strategic outcomes and drive the delivery of change.

You will have the ability to demonstrate and champion the importance of partner-centred approaches, which have collaboration with partners (particularly iwi / Māori partners) at the centre. Whilst our starting point for practice is Te Ao Māori, you will be able to recognise and promote the inclusiveness and benefit of these partner-centred approaches for all tamariki and whŇau.

You will have astute business acumen allowing you to effectively manage financial, HR and health and safety responsibilities in a complex and changing work environment.

Ngā pūu manawatanga ŏu | What you will bring

• Knowledge of indigenous models of practice and service delivery with a commitment to delivering Te Toka Tumoana and Te Kauri and Va'aifetu, (our Maori and Pacific cultural frameworks)
• In depth understanding and structural analysis about the position of Māori and Pasifika today in Aotearoa and issues of equity and inequality for Indigenous people impacting on the tamariki we work with
• A good understanding and knowledge of Te Reo Me Ona Tikanga and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi)
• You will bring innovative thinking, relationship management skills, with a strong ability to lead in your space.
• Commitment to getting things right for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Experience in successfully leading and managing a large team (approx. 40 staff), ideally within a social services context.
• Proven ability to engage and manage stakeholder relationships and a commitment to a partnered-centred approach.
• Be a collaborative, strengths-based leader with the ability to collaborate within a multi-agency approach.
• The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.
• Be strong in business planning, financial management, resource allocation and performance monitoring processes.

Nŏ u te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $144,272 and $174,000 dependant on experience. 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. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.