Team Leader - Social Work

Team Leader – Social Work (Part-Time, 20 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Registered Social Work Practitioner ready to step into leadership and make a meaningful impact in your community?

Te Aroha Noa Community Services is a well-established, multi-disciplinary organisation based in the heart of the Highbury community. We provide an integrated range of services that support the wellbeing of individuals and whānau, working holistically to meet the diverse needs of our community.

We are seeking an experienced Social Work Team Leader to guide and support our team of social workers. This is an exciting opportunity to combine leadership, practice support, and community impact in a part-time role.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead a team of social workers by providing guidance, supervision, and professional support. You will play a key role in strengthening practice, fostering team development, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to whānau.

What We’re Looking For

You will bring:

· A recognised Social Work qualification

· Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Social Worker

· Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice

· Demonstrated leadership experience

· Strength-based, relational practice skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience providing professional supervision

· Confidence in delivering training, facilitating group work, and consultation

· A commitment to supporting staff development and reflective practice

What We Offer

· Competitive salary aligned with the Social Worker Pay Parity process

· External supervision

· Ongoing professional development opportunities

· Payment of registration fees

· Phone plan

Why Join Us?

At Te Aroha Noa, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that is connected to its community. You’ll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, support meaningful change, and contribute to positive outcomes for whānau.