Supervisor Social Worker

2 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau? Do you have the leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills to support a team of both experienced and growing social work practitioners?
Then look no further
Our Manurewa Site is seeking qualified and experienced Supervisor to join us on a permanent basis. Join us in making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
- 1 x permanent, full-time opportunity available
- Based in our Manurewa Site, Tamaki Makaurau
- We're offering a competitive salary ranging from $104,817 - $127,051, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role
It's more than a job, it's an opportunity to improve the lived experiences of tamariki and their caregiving communities. We recognise the importance of Kaimahi ora (staff wellbeing) and are committed to ensuring you receive regular supervision and take the necessary breaks needed to restore Oranga and wellbeing.
- Hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their family/whānau to make positive changes
- Work alongside various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
- Oversee all aspects of care and protection work in your team and assist across the site
- Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies
- Be an advocate on behalf of tamariki to ensure they have the support and resources needed to reach their full potential

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- Success in leading and supporting other social workers and/or initiatives that improve the quality of social work practice
- Cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
- A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
- A full, clean and valid driver's licence
- Experience in planning, financial management, resource allocation and performance monitoring processes
- Experience in complex politically sensitive environments
- Strong line management or supervisory ability or potential
- The ability to manage critical situations, make tough decisions under pressure and resiliency
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

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