Social Services Manager

6 days ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom New Zealand Government Full time
Job Title

We are seeking a dedicated professional to work with children and families in our community. As a passionate advocate for whānau wellbeing, you will identify professional development needs of your team and support them to grow their capability and practice depth.

About the Role

This role involves working with children and families to make positive changes in our community. Key responsibilities include identifying professional development needs of your team, supporting team members to grow their capability and practice depth, leading an effective team, and maintaining a full, clean, valid driver's licence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify professional development needs of your team
  • Support team members to grow their capability and practice depth
  • Lead an effective team
  • Maintain a full, clean, valid driver's licence
Requirements:
  1. A proactive approach that places the needs of tamariki front and centre in all decisions and actions
  2. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing demands
  3. Knowledge of the principles and purposes of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
  4. Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices
About Us

We have a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary starting from $111,020 to $133,696 depending on experience, significant training and professional development, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.



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