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Supervisor Social Worker Youth Justice

Supervisor Social Worker Youth Justice

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for ChildrenAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
20 hours ago
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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?

Our Auckland City Youth Justice team 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.

  • 1x Fixed term, full time position available until Oct 2026
  • Based at our Panmure site!
  • We offer a competitive salary ranging from $103,785.12 - $125,800.14, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This role requires a passion to actively keep tamariki in the hearts and minds of everything we do. You will apply the principles of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga to your practice, to ensure you are responsive to tamariki and whānau Māori. This role is fast paced and will require you to juggle many different scenarios at one time.

Youth Justice is a pathway for tamariki and rangatahi who have, or are alleged to have, committed an offence. It gives them a genuine opportunity to change their lives for the better without getting a criminal record and to make positive strides forward.

In this role you will support and supervise a team of Youth Justice Social Workers, working in partnership with rangatahi, their whānau, police, youth advocates and essential government and community support services to address the underlying factors that contribute to offending as early as possible, to reduce the potential for lifelong offending.

  • 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
  • Complete initial safety checks and assessments on the child, young person, and family / whānau
  • Work alongside partners in our community, non-government organisations and state sector agencies
  • Transition children and young people back to their families / whānau or into their forever home
  • 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
  • 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

    • Mō mātou | About us

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values :

  • We put Tamariki first
  • We believe Aroha is vital
  • We respect the Mana of people
  • We are Tika and Pono
  • We value Whakapapa
  • We recognise that Oranga is a journey

    • Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

    We 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.

    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, applications close October 17th 2025! However we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing as we go so get your applications in today as we will close the role early if the preferred candidate is found

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