[ref. f61605218] Caregiver Recruitment and Support Manager - Lower Southat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children - - Dunedin
Have you successfully led change and managed high-performing teams? Most importantly, do you have a genuine desire to improve the lives of tamariki and caregivers in your community?We have an exciting opportunity in our Caregiver Recruitment and Support team for you!
Mō te tūnga | About the roleAs part of our Caregiver Recruitment & Support team, the Manager will lead a regional group of Caregiver centric kaimahi, which consists of Social Workers and Supervisors, as well as associated administrative roles that are situated across the Lower South Regions.The role will deliver on National Care Standards, whānau and Te Ao Māori centred practice and will deliver excellent service to caregivers.
This will include compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. It is essential that the Manager has proven experience in collaboration and engagement with community and iwi partners across the Lower South Regions. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringFor this role, we are looking for a dynamic person with strong leadership skills to support and drive a dedicated team forward.
We are also looking for someone who is active in the community and holds existing connections with iwi and mana whenua.Key requirements of the role include: Experience in leading service delivery operations within a social work service or comparable organisation, with a good working knowledge of social work policies and practice Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular, knowledge of tikanga Maori, and Pacific peoples' culture; demonstrated understanding of / commitment to Treaty of Waitangi Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proactive in anticipating problems and mitigating potential risks in a structured manner Ability to manage financial and people components of service delivery Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement Full, clean, current driver's licence Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youWe 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 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 Access to a generous Southern Cross health plan and banking package with Westpac Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply 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 info_recruit@ot.govt.nz Applications close: Tuesday 9 September 2025, however we will be reviewing and inviting candidates to interview as we go so get your application in now!Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once all roles are filled. 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.