Supervisor Social Worker — Wellington/Upper South Region — currently supporting s132 social workers

• Full time, permanent opportunity
• We’re offering a competitive salary starting from $111,020.00

This role will be located at one of our sites in the region and may require travel across the region.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As part of this role you will need to lead, support and supervise a team of social workers. This role will see you looking after a team of s132 Report Writers within the region at this time. You will also be expected to provide supervisor support across the region subject to business requirements.

You will be working through complex information to ensure Section 132 Reports are completed within designated timeframes and to a high standard. You will need to be able to generate solid evidence-based decisions and incorporate these into your work.

In this role, you will be focusing on gathering and collating information to write comprehensive reports. These reports will need to be presented to a professional audience, including a Judge, so attention to detail is key.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced kaimahi with some supervisor experience.

Key requirements of the role include:

• A full, clean, valid driver’s licence
• Full registration with New Zealand’s Social Work Registration Board (SWRB)
• A social worker qualification recognised by the SWRB
• Previous people management and/or mentoring experience is essential
• An ability to build and lead an effective team and be a team player
• A proactive approach that places the needs of tamariki front and centre in all decisions and actions.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing demands
• Knowledge of the principals and purposes of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ culture.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has 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. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

• 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

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

We offer 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Cover 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 Monday 9 November 2026, however may close early dependant on applicant suitability.

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.

Industry: Governmental · Source: nz.seek.com