Chief Social Worker and DCE Professional Practice. Our vision is: New Zealand values the wellbeing of tamariki above all else.

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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Children Title: Group: Reports to: Location: Direct Reports: Budget: General Manager Practice Professional Practice Chief Social Worker and DCE Professional Practice Auckland/Wellington Yes Yes OUR ORGANISATION About us Our vision Our purpose The Oranga Tamariki way Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Children is a Ministry dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future. We also work with young people who may have offended, or are likely to offend. Our belief is that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them, any child can, and should flourish. Our vision is: New Zealand values the wellbeing of tamariki above all else. Our purpose is: To ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We ve introduced a new way of doing things. A way of looking at the world that guides everything we do: Our core outcomes Our core outcomes are: - All children and young people are in loving families and communities where they can be safe, strong, connected, and able to flourish - Improved outcomes for all children, especially tamariki and rangatahi Māori.

2 POSITION PURPOSE The role and functions of the Professional Practice Group are to support and enhance the quality of professional practice in Oranga Tamariki, through the provision of practice-related advice and quality assurance and review processes, data and analysis. The Group is also accountable for design and enhancement of practice frameworks, models and tools, and contributing to the design of major new areas of practice. The purpose of the Practice team is to provide high quality advice and lead the design, development and review of practice systems, tools, frameworks and guidance to support the delivery of high quality professional practice. The purpose of the General Manager Practice position is to provide leadership and direction on professional practice at a national level across all parts of Oranga Tamariki. The position plays a key role in supporting Oranga Tamariki to continuously improve the quality of its professional practice and thereby to improve the outcomes for tamariki. The General Manager Practice has a key leadership role through providing a centre of excellence on practice knowledge and offering high quality specialist advice on practice issues. The position is also responsible for the design and development of high quality practice models, frameworks and standards. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Key Result area Practice design, development and advice - Promote continuous improvement and learning in operational delivery practice through monitoring international and national trends in research, identifying best practice with respect to social work and social work standards and identifying lessons that arise from reviews - Lead the provision of specialist practice advice, including reviews of practice - Lead the development and roll-out of practice models, frameworks and standards - Ensure the research, best practice and learning are widely disseminated and used to continually inform the improvement and development of operational delivery practice and standards both within and outside of the organisation. This includes but is not limited to publishing articles and, delivering presentations and teaching sessions - Ensure practice systems, tools, frameworks and guidance encapsulate mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga - Ensure the provision of specialist input and strategic thinking into programme development through participation in appropriate internal governance/steering groups and other forums. Strategic leadership - Lead and contribute to the design of practice to ensure it is fit for purpose and aligned with best practice approaches and practice standards - Gain the commitment of other parts of the Professional Practice Group to the strategic direction Position Description General Manager Practice November

3 Key Result area - Contribute to achieving high aspirations for tamariki and rangatahi Māori, Pacific children and young people, and other vulnerable children - Collaborate with sector partners to support the wider system to achieve good outcomes for vulnerable children - Ensure the voices of children inform the development and improvement of quality practice - Ensure international and NZ evidence, knowledge and information (in relation to quality practice) are readily available and shared a culture of continual reflection and improvement of practice. Leadership and management - Model desired organisational culture and values through own behaviour - Lead your people and engage with others in ways that help us navigate the future - Identify, coach and develop high performing people and teams - Deliver results by making things happen with and through others - Lead in a public service context, contributing to a better New Zealand - Demonstrate leadership characteristics such as honesty, courage, curiosity, resilience, self-awareness and agility - Understand and implement your manager Health, Safety and Security accountabilities - Ensure health, safety and security policies and procedures are understood, followed and implemented by all employees. Cultural competence - Ensure practice design and advice reflects our Māori cultural framework and where necessary seek guidance and feedback about this - Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, our Māori cultural framework and lead with the business. Risk management - Identify any organisational risks and take action to minimise their impact - Effectively manage risks within the group and establish and contribute to the maintenance of a risk management framework - Escalate risks and propose appropriate action where necessary - Manage within cost centre budget Being part of the Oranga Tamariki team - Actively and positively participate as a member of the team and contribute to a positive team culture that enables the high performance of the immediate team and organisation - Proactively look for opportunities to improve the operations of Oranga Tamariki - From time to time, you may be required to perform other reasonable duties as requested by your manager Position Description General Manager Practice November

4 Key Result area - Comply with and support all health and safety policies, guidelines and initiatives - Ensure all incidents, injuries and near misses are reported into our H&S reporting tool - Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements, and report any breaches as soon as they become known - Adhere to all Oranga Tamariki procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards of integrity and conduct - Demonstrate a commitment to and respect for the Treaty of Waitangi and incorporate these into your work. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal External - Oranga Tamariki leadership team - General Managers and other senior managers - Managers and staff in the Professional Practice Group - Professional Development team - Operational delivery leaders and managers including Regional, Residence and Site Managers - Key Government agencies including the Ministry of Social Development, NZ Police, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health - External Advisory Group - Māori Design group. - External bodies involved with independent review of Oranga Tamariki (such as the Office of the Children s Commissioner) - Accreditation and registration bodies, including the Social Worker Registration Board - External providers and partners including Iwi - Relevant tertiary training institutions - External governance bodies QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualifications Other requirements Experience - A tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience is essential. The qualification may come from a number of different fields of study, including social work or other human sciences. - Willingness to travel within New Zealand to fulfil the requirements of the role. - Demonstrated and significant experience in the development and leadership of social work practice. - Demonstrated background in leadership roles with a particular Position Description General Manager Practice November

5 focus on enhancing the quality of services and practices for tamariki and their whānau - Knowledge of indigenous models of practice - Knowledge and/or experience of contemporary issues in social services delivery - Understanding of large organisation dynamics including the management and leadership of geographically distributed staff - Experience in a public sector organisation in a role requiring consultation, communication and relationship management skills - Demonstrated senior leadership experience, with significant experience in turning strategy into action in a large and complex organisation - Actively applies knowledge of te reo Māori, tikanga and builds knowledge of te Ao Māori. Skills - Strong child centred perspective and an enduring focus on improving outcomes for New Zealand s most vulnerable children. - Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade across group and service boundaries to achieve desired outcomes - Demonstrate commitment to understanding and delivering to our Māori cultural framework - Actively applies knowledge of te reo Māori, tikanga and builds knowledge of te Ao Māori - Excellent relationship management skills able to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of Oranga Tamariki, as well as with key stakeholders - Advanced written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to a range of stakeholders - Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills - Commitment to culturally responsive services and practices for Māori, Pacific people and other cultures. Position Description General Manager Practice November