We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join our Care Services team at Kaahui Whetuu, in the role of Clinical Programmes. This is a Permanant, Full time role. Kaahui Whetuu provides residential care to tamariki and rangatahi in a community setting. We work to keep our young people connected to the positive influences in their lives - mentors, whānau, work and community-based programmes. A key focus of this role is to ensure the care team around each young person receives the clinical guidance and support needed to deliver consistent, tailored therapeutic services that reflect te tamaiti's story and needs. **Mō te tūnga | About the role** - Ensure that interventions, programmes and steps are put in place for each tamariki and rangatahi that effectively addresses underlying trauma, health, mental health and disability needs, and sensory and behavioural difficulties - Facilitate and monitor adherence to and consistency with Oranga Tamariki's vision and values, the National Care Standards, and Practice Frameworks - Support the implementation of therapeutic interventions that are rolled out nationally across care and protection residential services - Provide individual and group professional leadership, support, supervision, skills and knowledge - Provide oversight to ensure accurate documentation of clinical assessments, plans and interventions - Develop local and regional relationships with key stakeholders and ensure that appropriate clinical services are available to children and young people - Fulfil the administrative and management requirements of the role **Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring** - Masters level qualification in Psychology, social work, nursing (in mental health) or another related field - Two years minimum clinical and therapeutic experience coordinating work within multi-disciplinary setting with children and young people to address complex behavioural issues - A high level of competence in working in a trauma informed therapeutic care model - Strong focus on the development and delivery of therapeutic services - Ability to lead the implementation of national clinical training /programmes for residential services - An in-depth knowledge of child and adolescent development, the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect and of sensory integration theory - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience - The ability to lead a team of case leaders to ensure excellence in case work - Strong engagement and relationship building skills - An understanding of psychological formulation and how this informs planning and therapeutic interventions - Understanding of developmental psychology, and of the impact of individual and intergenerational cultural trauma - Empathy, patience and ability to see behaviour is a form of communication - The ability to manage risk and make difficult decisions - Ability to discern and unpack complex situations and to support staff in managing **What team you will work with | Ko Tehea kapa ka mahi tahi koe** This leadership role at Kaahui Whetuu involves managing a team of 1-5 within a wider group supporting three residences in South Auckland. You'll collaborate closely with external partners including Counties Manukau, Health, Police, Education and other agencies, making the role both unique and deeply rewarding. The diversity of the work allows for flexible use of evidence-based therapy models and tools to support tamariki and their whānau. We are committed to culturally appropriate services and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. **Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you** Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependant on experience. - A great, knowledgeable team who celebrate each other's successes - Peer support, supervision, case reviews and triage - Rewarding and challenging work that truly makes a difference - Opportunities for further professional development - Opportunities to work alongside various groups, build your network and strengthen community relationships **Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply** Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz **Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight 4th August 2025! Please note: we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!)** *If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol*