If you like a challenge, possess a strong Care and Protection background, have good management skills, a high level of verbal skills and enjoy working in a team dedicated to best practice, then this job is for you.

The role of a Supervisor is to manage and work alongside a team of Social Workers and other agents to protect children and/or to ensure care and security for children in the care or custody of the Service.

Otahuhu utilises ethnically based models of social work practice. Knowledge of Tikanga and Pacific cultures, including relevant language skills, will be viewed as an advantage.

Child, Youth and Family, a service line of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognises and has a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Please find attached the job description and application form for your completion. Please forward your completed application form, quoting the CYF number, along with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

Judy Withers
Counties Manukau Service Centre
Child, Youth & Family
PO Box 76-205
Manukau City
Ph:                   09 909 4506
Email:             Judy.Withers001@cyf.govt.nz        

Applications close Wednesday, 28 May 2008.
Thank you for your interest in this role.