Residential Care Leader

6 days ago


Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Full time
About Our Organisation

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki at the heart of what we do. We aim to demonstrate these values:

  1. We put Tamariki first
  2. We believe Aroha is vital
  3. We respect the Mana of people
  4. We are Tika and Pono
  5. We value Whakapapa
  6. We recognise that Oranga is a journey
The Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Residence Manager for our Epuni site. As a leader in this role, you will have the chance to make a tangible impact on outcomes for tamariki in NZ. You will assure safety and promote oranga (wellbeing) for tamariki in our care, ensuring the right interventions are available while they are in residential care.

You will partner with both social workers and iwi/Māori organisations to consider and develop strategies that address the underlying factors that contribute to offending as early as possible. Our teams are committed to this important work to ensure tamariki get their lives back on track and improve their prospects for the future.

We are looking for a proactive, driven, and experienced leader from a strong operational background who can quickly build relationships with direct reports and peers to develop a solid understanding of our current landscape and the nuances of our work.



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