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Hāpai Tūhono, a Charitable Trust, is dedicated to fostering opportunity equity and wealth sovereignty for Māori. Our work is purpose-driven, focused on developing successful career paths for Māori through culturally competent practices in recruitment, induction, retention, and training.

The role | Mō te tūnga:

As a Senior Social Work Lead, you will play a vital role in guiding our team of social workers and youth mentors. This leadership position calls for a candidate experienced in social work within a Te Ao Māori worldview, committed to uplifting our community. To succeed in this role, you must have experience managing and overseeing a team's caseload.

We will offer | Nōu te rourou

• Impactful Mahi: Your efforts empower rangatahi and enhance the lives of their whānau.
• Unapologetically Māori: We celebrate all Māori no matter where on your journey you are.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and putea for kaimahi personal and professional development.
• Work-Life Harmony: We understand the importance of balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

This role includes | Kei roto i tēnei tūnga

• Lead and supervise the Kaihāpai Rangatahi team.
• Promote safe practice and professional development with a focus on mana-enhancing methods.
• Develop strategies to deliver impactful and culturally aligned services.
• Prepare reporting for our external supporters that fund our mahi
• Be visible and network with our communities and stakeholder groups
• Manage and ensure the team is meeting all contractual obligations
• Prepare reports for the external government and philanthropic funders

What we are looking for | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• A recognized social work qualification with current SWRB registration or immediate eligibility requirements already met.
• Capability in handling complex social needs, with a background in Māori social/health issues being advantageous.
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to influence effectively.
• High self-motivation, organization, confidence, and the capacity to work under pressure.
• Proven ability to build and maintain diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
• A history of professional discretion and humility.
• Experience in people leadership and kaimahi performance management.
• Competence in co-design, negotiation, planning, and delivering innovative services.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga.
• Experience in project development and implementation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Established networks within the South Auckland area.

We are ‘unapologetic’ about doing things by Māori for Māori and hold fast to our tikanga and kawa. You will have to be ok with that and excited to be on a Māori journey. We also come committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tino Rangatiratanga and live and breathe Māori values including Manaakitanga, Whakawhanaungatanga and Mana Motuhake.

If you have any questions about the role, please email faye@hapaituhono.co.nz

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 The role | Mō te tūnga:

• Provide bespoke, intensive support for rangatahi, to take control of lifes challenges and enable the realisation of their dreams and career aspirations. 
• Fostering rangatahi connections to Te Ao Māori and their whakapapa.
• Collaborate with the wider hāpori to move rangatahi towards their career aspirations. Which includes networking them with any support that removes barriers. 
• Develop plans with rangatahi that nurtures their individual aspirations into tangible achievements.

We will offer | Nōu te rourou

• A vibrant and supportive work environment and good work/life balance.
• Supporting you with the resources you need to do the mahi.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Connection and growth on your Te Ao Māori journey - whether a beginner or an expert.
• A competitive salary, with remuneration negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

What we are looking for | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• A social work qualification (preferred), or experience working with rangatahi and/or their whānau i.e. youth work.
• Registered or registerable with the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) (preferred)
• We encourage applications from those who have a strong grounding in te ao Māori and tikanga. Connections to and lived experience within Māori communities are highly valued.
• Experience in case management (essential) including good reflective decision-making processes, record keeping skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Confidence in preparing assessments and applying an analytical lens to understand rangatahi and to inform an intervention that enables rangatahi to move toward their dreams and career aspirations.
• You love being part of a team that has the drive to be creative and innovative.
• Have a sense of humour and cope with the crazies who will be your workmates.
• You can confidently speak up for rangatahi and keep them at the centre always.
• Experience working with rangatahi from diverse and challenging backgrounds.
• Recognises that we need to meet rangatahi where they are at so can be super flexible at times to support the team and the rangatahi we support.  
• A current full, clean driver's licence.

We are ‘unapologetic’ about doing things by Māori for Māori and hold fast to our tikanga and kawa. You will have to be ok with that and excited to be on a Māori journey. We also come committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tino Rangatiratanga and live and breathe Māori values including Manaakitanga, Whakawhanaungatanga and Mana Motuhake.

If you have any questions about the role, please email faye@hapaituhono.co.nz

Click the "LEARN MORE" below button to apply