Practice Leader Tautahere Whangarei - Fixed Term / Secondment to Oct 2027

Practice Leader – Tautahere Whangarei Parental Leave Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity available to October 2027. Role will be based with our Tautahere team in Whangarei. Develop and shape Social Work practice. Are you an inspirational leader who is passionate about improving the outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau? We have an exciting permanent opportunity available to lead practice in our community – Mō te tūnga. About the role Our staff are motivated and committed to working with mokopuna and building wider relationships that assist the site achieving better results for whānau. Kaimahi are extremely supportive of each other and benefit from a solid leadership team. Site resources are being increased and different ways of working are being tried. The Practice Leader role will be operating in a way that ensures all practice expectations and standards are maintained by Social Worker staff and include partnering colleagues where appropriate. We are a site which is continually looking for innovative ways to shape our practice and provide opportunities for growth and learning. We are looking for a practice extraordinaire to champion social work practice across the site. You will coach, develop, mentor and supervise social work staff to help our tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. What you will bring Ideal candidate for this role is an experienced Social Worker who has worked in Aotearoa in a similar role in a non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector and/or someone who has worked within Oranga Tamariki previously. Key requirements of the role include: Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB A full, clean, current driver's licence Expert experience in managing complex practice and casework The ability to work collaboratively with peers and stakeholders Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and experience of what Oranga Tamariki does and how we work Resilience, initiative and a proactive approach Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with Sound judgement, time management and organisational skills The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions Cultural awareness and confidence to back yourself Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture What’s in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, which starts at $111,020 per annum pro-rated. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. 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. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ How to Apply Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a login using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]. Applications close: 2nd August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr