Location: Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidates are found
Social Workers in Schools Practice Manager | Full-Time
Lead Social Impact | Empower Whānau | Strengthen School Communities
Working within our Social Workers in Schools (SWIS) service, this role focuses on leading a dedicated social services team to support tamariki and whānau to achieve positive social, educational, and wellbeing outcomes.
As Practice Manager, you will guide and support Social Workers to deliver high-quality, strengths-based services within school communities. You will play a key role in building strong partnerships with schools, empowering your team, and ensuring services are responsive, culturally grounded, and impactful.
About Us
The Anglican Trust for Women and Children (ATWC) is one of Auckland’s oldest and most established family charities.
We have been supporting mothers, tamariki, and whānau since 1858 and are here for the long haul. Through our family services, early education services, and social work services, we are committed to investing in Auckland’s children and building the happy, healthy future they deserve.
Our Mission
Support whānau to nurture their tamariki and give them a happy, healthy, and secure future.
Our Vision
Resilient, empowered, and connected whānau and communities.
Our Values
- Aroha – relationships that are genuine and non-judgmental
- Whakawhanaungatanga – establishing positive connections and relationships
- Kaitiakitanga – protecting spiritual, mental, physical, and social wellbeing
- Māiatanga – empowering resilience
- Tūmanako – aspiration for the present and future
About the Role
As a Social Workers in Schools Practice Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage a high-performing Social Services team within the SWIS programme
- Provide professional supervision, coaching, and development for Social Workers
- Build strong relationships with school principals and staff across a cluster of schools
- Support improved social, educational, and wellbeing outcomes for tamariki and whānau
- Ensure delivery of services aligns with contract milestones and organisational goals
- Collaborate with community networks to strengthen service impact and reach
- Uphold high standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Relevant bachelor’s qualification in Social Services
- Registered Social Worker
- Full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence
- Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families, ideally within an NGO
- Experience in a senior or leadership role within social services
- Experience providing or supporting social work supervision (preferred)
- Strong understanding of school-based or community service environments
- Ability to lead, support, and work collaboratively within a management team
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confidence in data analysis, reporting, and Microsoft Office tools
Desired Attributes
- Passionate about improving outcomes for tamariki and whānau
- Strong leadership capability with a supportive and empowering approach
- Culturally responsive, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
- Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-focused
- Committed to building strong relationships across communities
What ATWC Offers
- Competitive salary + vehicle
- Free onsite parking
- A high-trust organisation
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Up to 15 days of additional gifted leave per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki, whānau, and the wider community.
How to Apply
If this role resonates with you and you meet the brief, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply via the SEEK:
SWiS Practice Manager | Full-Time | SEEK NZ
Applications will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Only applicants legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.