Supervisor

• 1 x Permanent, full-time vacancy available!
• Based at our Willis Street Site!
• Competitive salary ranging from $111,020 - $133,696 depending on experience

The wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi is everyone's responsibility. They deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau and community.

We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it. If you think you have what it takes, then apply to join our team and the journey Oranga Tamariki is on. We're looking for qualified, registered, and experienced social workers who want to make a real difference by putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do.

Our Site works hard to do things collaboratively within the foundation of a whānau led approach focused on awhi and supporting whānau in mana-enhancing ways.

Wellington offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and opportunity. With its highly walkable, compact coastal environment with great public transport, that blends a thriving corporate/government sector with a vibrant café culture, making it a premier location for work-life balance. Be part of a connected inner city community supporting tamariki, mokopuna and whānau — all while working in a region that’s growing and full of innovation.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the safety and wellbeing of tamariki and that of the community we serve in Te Whangaui-a-Tara. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of mana (prestige), tika & pono (doing things the right way), aroha (love) and whākapapa (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our site plan.

This role represents an opportunity to shape a new way of working with culturally grounded solutions and innovations that support our approach and direction toward transformational change for the care and protection system - one that builds on the good things that are already happening, and, most importantly, innovates to find new ways of doing things to achieve better outcomes for all.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As part of this role you will need to lead, support and supervise a team of social workers working across the Willis Street area. This team also works closely with Iwi and other government and non-government organisations, supporting our tamariki and whanau. The ability to build and maintain positive relationships across this area is of high importance

The role requires you to identify the professional development needs of your team and ensure they are supported to grow their capability and practice depth. Manage workflow and ensure that the right decisions are made in a timely manner.

Everything you do needs to reflect the values of Oranga Tamariki, and assure professional practice is aligned with our Practice Framework, Principles and Standards. Partner and collaborate with peer supervisors across the region, including the wider leadership team and understanding the importance of your role in the wider operational setting.

To thrive in this role you will need a passion to actively keep tamariki in the hearts and minds of everything we do. You will apply the principles of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga to your practice, to ensure you are responsive to tamariki and whānau Māori. It's more than a job, it's an opportunity to improve the lived experiences of tamariki and their caregiving communities. We recognise the importance of Kaimahi ora (staff wellbeing) and are committed to ensuring you receive regular supervision and take the necessary breaks needed to restore Oranga and wellbeing.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Full registration with New Zealand's Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• Success in leading and supporting other social workers and/or initiatives that improve the quality of social work practice
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
• A full, clean and valid NZ driver's licence
• Experience in planning, financial management, resource allocation and performance monitoring processes
• Experience in complex politically sensitive environments
• Strong line management or supervisory ability or potential
• The ability to manage risk and make tough decisions
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your motivation for applying and the skills and relevant experience you can bring to the role. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact

Applications close: 2nd of July 2026, however we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing as we go so get your applications in today as we will close the role early if the preferred candidate is found

Please ensure you’re familiar with our Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations for all kaimahi, including maintaining a workplace free from the influence of drugs and alcohol