Practice Leader

3 months ago


Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent Full Time Role
- Role will be based at Whangarei
- Competitive salary starting from $111,020 - $133696, depending on experience.

Are you an inspirational leader who is passionate about improving the outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau? We have an exciting opportunity available to lead practice in a permanent full-time role in the Whangarei region.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The staff are motivated and committed to working with mokopuna and building wider relationships that assist the site achieving better results for whānau. The staff are extremely supportive of each other and benefit from a solid leadership team. Site resources are being increased and different ways of working are being tried.
The Practice Leader role will be operating in a way that ensures all practice expectations and standards are maintained by Social Worker staff and include partnering colleagues where appropriate.
We are a site which is continually looking for innovative ways to shape our practice and provide opportunities for growth and learning. We are looking for a practice extraordinaire to champion social work practice across the site. You will coach, develop, mentor and supervise social work staff to help our tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
- A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
- A full, clean, current driver's licence
- Expert experience in managing complex practice and casework
- The ability to work collaboratively with peers and stakeholders
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and experience of what Oranga Tamariki does and how we work
- Resilience, initiative and a proactive approach
- Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
- Sound judgement, time management and organisational skills
- The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions
- Cultural awareness and confidence to back yourself
- 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
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.
- A team who enjoy working hard and having fun
- Support to achieve your goals through tailored training and career development opportunities
- Reimbursement for your annual practicing fee
- Access to a generous Southern Cross health plan and banking package with Westpac
- Rewarding and challenging work that truly makes a difference to the community
- Opportunities to work alongside various cultural groups, build your network and strengthen community relationships

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

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.



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