Site Manager – Social Services Leader (Flexible Work)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and professional development

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Site Manager for the Christchurch East site. You will lead a large team and drive delivery of high-quality child protection services to tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, grounding practice in mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whānaungātanga.

This role reports to the Regional Commissioner, acting as a key connector to implement strategic outcomes and deliver change within a collaborative, partner-centred framework.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a large team (approx. 40 staff) in a social services context.
• Commitment to Te Ao Māori and te ao iwi partnerships in tamariki and whānau services.
• Strong financial, HR and H&S acumen in a complex, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and manage delivery of high-quality child protection services to tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• Report to Regional Commissioner and connect multiple parts of the business to enable strategic outcomes.
• Champion partner-centred approaches with iwi/Māori partners at the centre of practice.

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Site Manager for the Christchurch East site. You will lead a large team and drive delivery of high-quality child protection services to tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, grounding practice in mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whānaungātanga.

This role reports to the Regional Commissioner, acting as a key connector to implement strategic outcomes and deliver change within a collaborative, partner-centred framework.