Family Homes Manager

• Taranaki/Manawatū based role
• Permanent opportunity

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

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families across our region? We're looking for a visionary leader to take charge of the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of our family homes. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of care and support in a role that blends leadership, innovation, and heart.

As the Family Homes Manager, you'll:

• Drive Strategic Change - Lead the transformation of how family homes operate, ensuring they meet evolving needs with excellence.
• Build Robust Systems - Design and implement efficient processes that support high-quality service delivery.
• Inspire and Lead - Provide strong leadership and guidance to ensure every family home thrives.
• Champion Quality - Promote continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards of care.
• Ensure Safety - Oversee and support the implementation of comprehensive Site Safety Plans.
• Coordinate Placements - Manage the placement process to ensure families receive the right support at the right time.

If you're passionate about creating safe, nurturing environments and have the strategic mindset to lead change, we'd love to hear from you!

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

You are a passionate and authentic leader - you inspire and challenge your direct reports, set clear agreed goals and establish best practice. You are calm under pressure and can lead influentially and effectively in a crisis. You work in a way that encourages your team to consistently improve and grow. You have a clear understanding of what best care looks like in a Family Home.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Providing leadership in implementing the Family Home operating and care model across diverse and complex contexts
• Experience supporting children in care where behaviour is complex or challenging
• Sound judgement in applying therapeutic approaches in real‑world situations
• Experience working in partnership with whānau, hapū, iwi and NGO family home providers
• Strengths‑based leadership and an ability to collaborate across functions to achieve shared outcomes
• Building strong, credible working relationships with Regional and Site teams
• An understanding of cross‑cultural practice, including tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures

We are planning interviews to take place online on Wednesday the 27 th May please ensure your availability.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position is between $125,926 and $139,459 dependant on experience. 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. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter.

Please ensure your cover letter clearly demonstrates the following capabilities with specific, real examples from your experience:

• Leadership in implementing care models
• Experience working with children with complex or challenging behaviour
• Application of therapeutic approaches in practice

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 as applications for this role close at 5pm on Wednesday 20th May 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.