Team Leader Clinical Practice Whakatakapokai Auckland

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Utilise your leadership skills and lead a team of dedicated Case Leaders
• Competitive Salary starting from $106,416 to $117,782 depending on experience

Do you have a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our young people? We have an exciting Team Leader Clinical Practice opportunity in our Whakatakapokai Youth Justice Leadership team.

Mō mātou | About us

Our vision is to ensure 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.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of 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 Team Leader Clinical Practice (TLCP) is an integral part of our Leadership Team. This position ensures that interventions, programmes and steps are put in place for each tamariki and rangatahi to effectively address underlying trauma, health needs, criminogenic and behavioural issues, to ensure a successful transition from the residence.

The TLCP will effectively lead the case leader team, by ensuring the development and delivery of high quality services, support and advice to managers, staff and key stakeholders. This includes providing oversight to ensure input from a range of stakeholders involved in designing and delivering programmes and services to Tamariki and rangatahi.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• A comprehensive understanding of the impact of trauma across the lifespan
• Supporting staff to ensure they have a better understanding of tamariki and rangatahi's needs and are aware of the support services and resources that are available to address these.
• A Masters level qualification in psychology, education, nursing (mental health) or social work
• Proven experience in working with health practitioners and education providers to ensure high quality therapeutic services
• Experience in leading a team in a clinical or therapeutic setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills
• A practical background in process planning for efficient service delivery
• Contributing and supporting national and regional service delivery performance and practice improvement initiatives
• An ability to anticipate and resolve problems and make decisions based on risks
• Demonstrated evidence of ability to commit to the vision, mission, and goals of Oranga Tamariki
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, knowledge of tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, and how these help us be more responsive to support tamariki, whānau and families
• A full, current, clean driver licence

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 between $106,416 and $117,782 dependant on experience.

We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close midnight 2nd December 2025

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.