Supervisor Caregiver

We are looking for a skilled and passionate leader to join us and make a positive difference
- We need someone who has vision, passion, motivation, and drive, who can lead a dedicated team of social workers focused on supporting caregivers
- Permanent, full-time position
- Position based in Christchurch

If you are an energetic leader who is looking to make a difference leading a team, then we want to hear from 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

We are committed to ensuring that 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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Our caregiving whānau are an important part of our team. As a Caregiver Recruitment and Support Supervisor, you will lead a team that is focused on ensuring our caregivers are valued and supported.
The Caregiver Recruitment and Support team is on a fast paced and exciting journey to build a service that will ensure caregiving whanau are supported to provide the best possible care to tamariki & rangatahi. Having a passion for care, you will be a motivating and inspiring leader, able to prioritise and manage workflow demands, be skilled at managing HR situations, as well as be able to develop your team's capability and capacity through sound leadership and practice guidance.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- A social work qualification recognised by the New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
- Full registration with SWRB and current practicing certificate
- Sound statutory social work knowledge and practice
- Experience with people management, including coaching and mentoring
- Strong relationship building experience across communities
- A current, full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills
- An aptitude to make a difference with the resilience and ability to work under pressure
- Strong cultural competency and confident in working in a Te Ao Māori manner
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Pacific peoples' culture
- 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

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

**Application close date**: