Team Leader Whānau Services + Social Services Practitioner

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi TahuChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

1 day ago

Job description

Overview

Advertised on behalf of Hiringa Oranga O Awarua Limited - Awarua Whānau Services

Permanent, Full Time

Invercargill

Hiringa Oranga O Awarua Limited - Awarua Whānau Services is seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader Whānau Services + Social Services Practitioner to guide our Whānau Services team. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on practice, ensuring whānau-centered, culturally responsive care is delivered through Whānau Ora Navigation and Social Work.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, mentoring, and professional development support to navigators and social workers.
Lead planning, reporting, and evaluation processes to ensure contract compliance and service quality.
Support the development of whānau care plans that reflect aspirations, strengths, and cultural identity.
Promote integrated, holistic services across health, housing, education, employment, and wellbeing.
Carry a negotiated caseload and contribute to program delivery.
Foster a positive, culturally safe team environment grounded in kaupapa Māori values

Our Ideal Candidate

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Humanities, Education, or Psychology (or is working towards one).

Has at least 2 years’ experience in the human services sector, including direct case management.

Understands Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori frameworks.

Has experience in supervision and knowledge of intimate whānau violence.

Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Is committed to culturally safe practice and continuous improvement.

Mō Mātou / About Us

Awarua Whānau Services is a Kaupapa Māori organisation providing health and social services in Invercargill, Otago and surrounding areas. Our journey began in 1988, evolving from a grassroots response of manaaki into a well-established provider supporting whānau across the region.

Ko tā mātou mahi / We offer

A meaningful role within a kaupapa Māori organisation.

A supportive team environment where your mahi directly supports our people.

The opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and community development.

Competitive salary (based on experience).

Me pēhea te tono mai / How to apply

Apply today by sending a copy of your CV and covering letter to Sarah Lamerton at

For more information, download the full position description from our careers page, or reach out to Sarah directly if you have any pātai.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

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