Site Manager - Taupō

Oranga Tamariki; Taupo; On-site; NZD 144,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training & development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Taupō is seeking an experienced leader to drive high-quality child protection services for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. You will model mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungātanga while guiding a large team and managing multi-agency partnerships to deliver strategic outcomes.

You will champion Te Ao Māori practice, lead financial and HR governance, and ensure safety and well-being across complex operating environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of indigenous models of practice and service delivery with a commitment to Te Toka Tumoana, Te Kauri, Va'aifetu
• Understanding of Te Reo Me Ona Tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
• Strong leadership and people management skills for large teams
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management and partnership building
• Financial, HR and health and safety governance experience

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and oversee delivery of high-quality child protection services to tamariki and whānau
• Champion partner-centred approaches with iwi/Māori partners at the centre
• Model mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga in practice
• Lead strategic planning and delivery to achieve organisational outcomes
• Manage risk, make tough decisions, and ensure compliance and safety

Job description

• Seeking a committed, proactive, driven, and experienced leader
• Focus on providing strong leadership and managing the delivery of high quality services
• Support and facilitate critical planning to implement, and deliver our strategic outcomes

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to puttingtamarikiand rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim todemonstratethese values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We believe Arohais vital
• We respect the Manaof people
• We are TikaandPono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Orangais a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to findappropriate solutionsfortamarikiin need.

Mō te tūnga | About therole

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 whānau. Key to this role, will be how you model and apply the principles of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whānaungātanga.

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 whānau.

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.

Key requirements of the role include:

• 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.

Nōu 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.

Applications for this role close on 4th September 2026.

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

Reference # 42694

Closes on 04 Sep 2026 23:55

Location(s) Taupō

Expertise Social Work, Care Services, Management, Services for children and families, Youth Justice, Youth work