He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau.

A call to you to help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish.

The vision of Stand Tū Māia is Tāmatatia and Tiakanga. That tamariki and whānau who experience multiple forms of adversity will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations. To this end our services strengthen family relationships, support the development of child and adult self-regulation and core executive skills, and work to reduce sources of stress. Respect and healing relationships are at the heart of our mahi. All staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whānau as a form of Te Tiriti redress.

• Understanding and valuing of Te Ao Māori
• Ability to lead in a bicultural environment and sustain commitment to the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti
• Capability to lead others to deeply engage, motivate and offer consistent kindness to tamariki and whānau.
• Proven ability in working with complex group dynamics
• Knowledge and ability on how to address the impacts of trauma on child development and attachment
• Belief in the importance of teamwork, partnership and collaboration
• Post Grad or Masters level qualification in professional supervision
• Commitment to, and competence in, line-management and professional supervision
• Enjoyment of working in an inter-disciplinary team sharing tools and theories to inform and continually improve practice
• An eye for detail and valuing of clinical governance relating to practice observations, incidents, and managing risk.
• Registered social worker and current practicing certificate preferred
• Rostered shift work is a requirement of the role
• Full driver's licence

We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to wellbeing and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their ‘true' selves.

As an employee of Stand Tū Māia you will be a Pou Māia nō Tū Māia. This means we will stand together side by side, shoulder to shoulder in achieving our vision. Together we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tū Māia.

The position is full time and is based in Gisborne. When applying you will be asked to address the key competencies of the role and provide a covering letter along with your CV.

For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Heneriata Milner, Pou Toko/ Regional Manager on 027 205 9806 or email heneriata.milner@standtumaia.nz