Me tiaki I ngā mokopuna
Tiaki I nga mea e rongo nei rātou
Tiaki I nga mea e kite ai rātou
A, ka tipu ai nga tamariki
Ka hanga a Aotearoa
"Take care of our children.
Take care of what they hear.
Take care of what they see.
For how the children grow, so will the shape of Aotearoa."
We are seeking a committed, proactive, driven, and experienced leader to join us as the Site Manager at our Westgate site.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
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.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- Registration with the Social Worker Registration Board is highly preferred
- 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)
- A deep understanding of Tamaki Makaurau regional context, diverse demographic populations, issues and challenges for tamariki and whanau from the diverse communities 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 medium sized team (approx. 30 - 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.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Mō mātou | About us
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 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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Hurry as applications for this role close on Thursday 20th March 2025
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.
Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.
