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Social Work Lead Manager

Social Services - Social Worker

Overarching leadership role for a qualified and registered Social Worker

About the role:

This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO with core responsibilities of stakeholder relationships, strategic business direction, leadership and governance, people and performance, and financial management.

You will:

  • Oversee a variety of services, including Whānau Ora, Youth, Emergency Housing, Family start, SWIS, Paiheretia te Muka Tāngata (Iwi / Corrections whānau support for tāne involved in the justice system) and Kia Piki Te Ora (Suicide Prevention).
  • Be the Lead advisor on best practice, on vulnerable children requirements, decision making and clinical practice supervision.
  • Have oversight of contract monitoring and management, quality improvement, team and contractual performance, reporting and stakeholder relationships.
  • Identify and help shape services to support people and whānau into independence / mana motuhake.
  • Enjoy a good balance of working strategically and collaboratively at an iwi/funder level but also day to day interaction with staff to see progression of whānau.

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About you

  • This role requires a Qualified Social Worker registered with the SWRB NZ.
  • You’ll have knowledge of contracts for service and agreements between funders and providers as well as relevant legislation such as the Children's Act 2014 and Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
  • Have a proven track record in developing and leading child and whānau centred services.
  • You will be a professional and values driven leader. You are honest, transparent and reflective in your approach. You are well known for being an expert communicator, inclusive and collaborative.
  • Skilled in managing stakeholders - maintaining networks and relationships; negotiating and managing funding contracts.
  • Innovative and open-minded - you’ll see opportunities, not problems
  • Effective in managing change processes involving consultation, planning and implementation
  • A deep understanding of Kaupapa Māori, tikanga, kawa and te reo Māori, as well as respect and understanding for the diversity of cultures in the community

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