Team Leader

• Use your leadership experience to inspire best practice and support kaimahi to thrive
• Join us in strengthening whānau, enhancing mana, and creating positive change across Otago.

About us

At Anglican Family Care, we work alongside Otago whānau to support positive change, inspire hope, and strengthen connections that help tamariki and whānau thrive. Manaaki whānau is at the heart of everything we do, and the safety and wellbeing of tamariki is our highest priority.

We are looking for an experienced leader who can bring the skills, knowledge, and values in their kete to support high-quality practice and empower others to do their best work. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities across Otago.

• We have been providing social services in Otago for over 50 years
• The safety and wellbeing of tamariki is our priority
• We value, support and invest in our people

There are a lot of reasons you'd want to work with us

Here are just a few:

• A unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the Ōtepoti community.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued
• Ongoing training, professional development, and supervision
• Opportunities to strengthen your leadership and practice expertise

At Anglican Family Care, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating an environment where kaimahi feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow and make a lasting difference.

Check out our video below to hear what our Team Leader Sue thinks about working for us, and read Why Join Us? and the Position Description on our website www.anglicanfamilycare.org.nz

About the role

• 37.5 hours per week permanent position based in Ōtepoti
• Salary range between $95,250 - $122,464 pa., commensurate with skills and experience
• Provide practice and professional leadership that supports high-quality, strengths-based service delivery.
• Foster a positive team culture where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to do their best work.

About you

• Registered Social Worker
• Proven leadership experience, ideally within the social services sector or a related field
• Experience/qualification in clinical supervision
• Proven ability to build and lead an effective team
• An understanding and working knowledge of Care and Protection principles and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• A commitment to culturally responsive leadership, including advancing the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the organisation
• Experience working with whānau who need support with complex and often stressful situations
• An excellent communicator who is able to build collaborative networks within the community
• Sound computer and database skills
• Current driver licence

If you share our commitment and passion, click quick apply and send us your cover letter and CV. Applications close at 12.00pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026. We'd love to hear from you.

Note: Interviews may start before the closing date for the right person.