Supervisor Social Worker

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and professional development

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland's Grey Lynn National Contact Centre is seeking a Supervisor Social Worker to lead and supervise a team of social workers across Tamariki and whānau. The role requires weekend shifts and travel around the region as needed.

The candidate will ensure professional development, timely decision-making, and alignment with our Practice Framework, Principles and Standards, guiding tamariki and whānau with whānau-led care.

Qualifications

• Full, clean, valid driver's licence.
• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB).
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB.
• Previous people management and/or mentoring experience is essential.
• Ability to build and lead an effective team and be a team player.
• Proactive approach that places tamariki needs front and centre.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage competing demands.
• Knowledge of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and tikanga Māori & Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and supervise a team of social workers across assigned areas.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Iwi, government and non-government partners.
• Travel around the region as required and ensure timely, quality decisions.
• Identify and support professional development and growth within the team.
• Align practice with the Practice Framework, Principles and Standards.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Time management

Cross-cultural practice

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Education

Social worker qualification recognised by SWRB

Full driver's licence

Job description

Supervisor Social Worker - National Contact Centre

Full time, permanent opportunity. Located at our Auckland, Grey Lyn National Contact Centre. We're offering a competitive salary starting from, $111,020.00.

This role will be located at our National Contact Centre in Grey Lyn, Auckland. At this site we are working with tamariki and whānau to make positive changes in our community. We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whānau wellbeing. We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it. If you think you have what it takes, then apply to join our team here. Our sites work hard to do things differently within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As part of this role you will need to lead, support and supervise a team of social workers working across these areas. This team also works closely with Iwi and other government and non-government organisations, supporting our tamariki and whanau. The ability to build and maintain positive relationships across this area is of high importance. It is imperative that you are able to travel around the region as and when required.

The role requires you to identify the professional development needs of your team and ensure they are supported to grow their capability and practice depth. Manage workflow and ensure that the right decisions are made in a timely manner. Everything you do needs to reflect the values of Oranga Tamariki, and assure professional practice is aligned with our Practice Framework, Principles and Standards. Partner and collaborate with peer supervisors across the region, including the wider leadership team and understanding the importance of your role in the wider operational setting.

As part of this role, you must be able to work weekend hours. There will be some flexibility with shifts being either 5x8 hours or 4x10 hours. However; primarily the shifts would look like:
Sat 8am to 4pm
Sun 8am to 4pm
Mon to Weds 4pm to 1230am

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Supervisor who is working as such in Oranga Tamariki as a Supervisor (or who has recently been a Supervisor with Oranga Tamariki).

Key requirements of the role include:

• A full, clean, valid driver's licence
• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• Previous people management and/or mentoring experience is essential
• An ability to build and lead an effective team and be a team player
• A proactive approach that places the needs of tamariki front and centre in all decisions and actions.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing demands
• Knowledge of the principals and purposes of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure 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. Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

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.

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.