Remote (NZ-Wide) | Full-Time Contract | 3 Months
A respected community-based organisation is seeking an experienced Registered Social Worker to step into a temporary Clinical Lead position for an initial 3-month contract while a permanent recruitment process is underway.
This is an opportunity to provide leadership, clinical guidance and support to a dedicated team working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across residential and community-based services. The role is primarily remote, making it suitable for candidates located anywhere in New Zealand, with occasional travel required.
About the Role
As the Clinical Lead, you will play a key role in supporting best-practice service delivery, providing clinical oversight, and coaching team members working with young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical leadership and professional guidance
- Supporting and mentoring frontline staff
- Assisting with complex cases and behavioural support planning
- Promoting safe practice and team wellbeing
- Providing consultation and advice across the service
- Working collaboratively with whānau and external stakeholders
- Supporting positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi aged 5-18 years
- Occasional travel as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current New Zealand Social Work Registration
- A current Annual Practising Certificate
- A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring experience
- Experience working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau
- A background supporting young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work autonomously while supporting a geographically dispersed team
What's on Offer
- Initial 3-month full-time contract
- Remote working arrangement with flexibility to be based anywhere in New Zealand
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a supportive community organisation
- Meaningful work supporting positive outcomes for young people and their whānau
- Immediate start available
This opportunity would suit an experienced Clinical Lead, Practice Leader, Team Leader or Senior Social Worker who is available for a short-term contract and can hit the ground running.