• Placement and Resource Manager - Te Tai Tokerau Region
• Permanent, fulltime opportunity

Are you a candidate who is looking to upskill and progress themselves in a role leading the placement and resource allocation of our tamariki? Then look no further because we're looking for you!


Mō mātou | About us

Oranga 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 first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.  We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

We are committed to putting children 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. 

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role plays an important role in coordinating across Oranga Tamariki service groups and will see you working towards the goal of ensuring positive placement outcomes and resource allocation our services and partners.

This role oversees a team that works across services in order to best support the frontline with placement decisions and ensure the right placement options for tamariki and rangatahi. Ensuring cohesive coordination across these services as well as in supervised family homes residences is an important part of the role.

Interviews for this role will not begin until early 2025, with a start date thereafter


Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include: 

• A tertiary qualification in or equivalent experience in a relevant field of social services or relationship management
• A clean, current driver's licence is essential and a willingness to drive the Ministry's vehicles
• Experience in leading high performing teams and managing service delivery operations within a social work services or comparable organisation
• Prior experience in working with other government agencies, NGOs, Community, Iwi/Māori and Pacific peoples organisations
• Strengths-based leadership, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others across the organisation to achieve mutually agreed goals
• Lead the establishment and implementation of strategies and business plans within areas of responsibility
• Engage in strategic in strategic conversations around the placement of high needs tamariki in our Care or Youth Justice Services
• Participate in the development and design of new programmes, services and initiatives, providing specialist advice from an operational perspective
• Lead the operational implementation of new placement initiatives to effectively transition new initiatives to the business
• Responsible for the budget management in the Placement Hub
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

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 $125,926 and $139,459 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. 


Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Please note this role is only open to internal applicants, please apply using your Oranga Tamariki email login.

If you have any questions about role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz . Please be aware that responses may be delayed due to the holiday period.


Applications close: Sunday 5th January 2025



Please note that due to Christmas close down, applications may not be reviewed until the advert closes with interviews to occur mid-late January.

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.