Supervisor - Tamaki Makaurau Specialist Team at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 1 x permanent, full-time position available.
• Position will be based at our Grey Lynn site, Auckland in the Specialist Services team
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from, $111,020 to $133,696, depending on experience.

The Kia Manawanui team is part of the Tamaki Makaurau Specialist teams based at the Oranga Tamariki Grey Lynn Office. The Kia Manawanui team was developed to meet the needs of complex rangatahi aged between 12-17 years throughout wider Tāmaki Makaurau who are very challenging for traditional social work site to engage with. utilising an intensive social work practice the team typically works with rangatahi and whānau who have experienced trauma, mental health, severe behavioural presentations, complex living situations and/or offending behaviour.

The Kia Manawanui model involves; stabilising rangatahi by accessing options across the continuum of their care. Engaging rangatahi and identifying their strengths, needs and risks. Planning and developing individual plans in conjunction with their whanau and community. Co-ordinating, implementing and managing plans with rangatahi and other important people in their lives.

Experience or understanding complex intergenerational trauma, accomplished court writing skills, balanced decision making and de-escalating challenging rangatahi is essential.

What will you bring?

• A full, clean, valid driver’s licence
• Full registration with New Zealand’s Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• Sound decision making, professionalism, and organisational skills
• An ability to manage and support social workers with complex risks, decision making and court work
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Proven engagement, supervisory and leadership skills
• Experience/understanding working within Te Ao Māori or Pasifika frameworks
• An ability to build and lead an effective and collaborative team
• Understanding of children and families with complex needs, and ability to work across systems to bring about positive change
• A willingness to try new approaches and be adaptable to change
• The ability to work through heightened situations with composure, resilience, and a proactive approach
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A positive outlook and supportive team member

We offer you:

• A challenging, fascinating and rewarding career opportunity in an awesome and supportive team
• On-going training and coaching in therapeutic skills and frameworks
• Regular support and professional development
• The opportunity to change lives, and be involved in an intensive team
• Colleagues who are committed to the highest standards of strengths-based social work practice
• Salary range between $111,000 - $133,000
• Discounts on Southern Cross Health insurance

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki 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. 

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 Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications close on 19th July 2026

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.