Supervisor - Social Work and Youth Justice

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Fixed Term - June 202- Flexible Location - Te Waipounamu me Te Whanganui-a-tara Region

  • Remuneration starting from $103,785.12
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


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

The role will be part of a Rapid Response model within the Te Waipounamu me Te Whanganui-a-Tara Youth Justice regional team.

You will be providing supervisory oversight to Youth Justice Coordinators and Social Workers as required in different areas of the region as shifting demand requires as the result of workload pressures and/or vacancies.

This busy role will require the successful applicant to be available to respond across the region; you will have an ability to quickly build relationships, and have extremely strong knowledge of Youth Justice legislation, Youth Justice practice and Family Group Conference processes.

These skills will be essential to the role given it's dynamic and fast paced nature.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

  • Proven and successful people management experience including motivating people for improved practice and performance
  • A comprehensive knowledge of Youth Justice legislation, Youth Justice practice and Family Group Conferencing.
  • Successful management of risk in critical situations and supporting a team to manage competing demands.
  • Proven experience in supporting staff with complex situations, and the use of reflective supervision and coaching.
  • Understanding and sensitivity to multicultural matters, in particular, knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture.
  • Knowledge of, and established links to, community networks and experience working in collaboration with community partners and government agencies; including work in multidisciplinary situations both internally and externally.
  • A full clean driver license.
  • A Social Work qualification, Registration and current Practising Certificate.
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 from $103,785.12 dependant on experience.

We offer a vibrant and supportive regional team, with a great group of experienced managers across the region who will welcome and support you when hosting you in their region.

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.

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