Supervisor Caregiver Social Worker - South AKL

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

Permanent Supervisor positionBased at Homai, South AucklandWe are looking for a skilled and passionate leader to join us and make a positive difference!If you are an energetic leader who is looking to make a difference leading a team, then we want to hear from you!Mō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:We put Tamariki firstWe believe Aroha is vitalWe respect the Mana of peopleWe are Tika and PonoWe value WhakapapaWe recognise that Oranga is a journeyWe 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 find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.Mō te tūnga | About the roleOur caregiving whānau are an important part of our team. As a Caregiver Recruitment and Support Supervisor, you will lead a team that is focused on ensuring our caregivers are valued and supported.Leading a team of social workers, you will uphold best practice and adhere to providing the best possible delivery of service that we pride ourselves on. You will focus on supporting social workers through every step of the caregiver journey from applications and assessments, to training and preparation, as well as on-going support. You will be able to quickly work through complex information to support social workers to make safe and evidence-based decisions about caregiver assessments and support needs and provide advice that is trusted and valued by your team.The Caregiver Recruitment and Support team is on a fast paced and exciting journey to build a service that will ensure caregiving whanau are supported to provide the best possible care to tamariki & rangatahi. Having a passion for care, you will be a motivating and inspiring leader, able to prioritise and manage workflow demands, be skilled at managing HR situations, as well as be able to develop your team's capability and capacity through sound leadership and practice guidance.As this role is a Social Worker position, not Caregiver, you must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with SWRB.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringKey requirements of the role include:A social work qualification recognised by the New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practicing CertificateFull registration with SWRB and current practicing certificateSound statutory social work knowledge and practiceExperience with people management, including coaching and mentoringStrong relationship building experience across communitiesA current, full, clean New Zealand driver's licenceA high level of written and verbal communication skillsAn aptitude to make a difference with the resilience and ability to work under pressureStrong cultural competency and confident in working in a Te Ao Māori mannerUnderstanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Pacific peoples' cultureNōu te rourou | What's in it for youOranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts at $111,000 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.To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyPlease note this role is only open to internal applicants so you will need to be logged into our careers site to view and apply for this opportunity. Please apply using your Oranga Tamariki email login. If you have any questions about role please contact [e-mail] close: 1st November 2026