WORK WITH US 

De Paul House provide housing and family support services on Auckland’s North Shore for those most under-served in our community. We work with the core values of tika (justice), pono (truth), tūmanako (hope) and aroha (compassion), operating in the spirit of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, recognising its commitment to social justice and partnership with tangata whenua of Aotearoa to create sustainable and caring communities.

CURRENT VACANCY:
SOCIAL WORK TEAM LEADER
Full-Time 

About the role | Mō te tūnga: 
As the social work team leader, you will be responsible for leadership, coordination, service delivery, and managing the day-to-day mahi of the team including: 

  • Leading the family support team to ensure sustainable and long-term housing outcomes for families and seniors. This involves coordinating a team approach, working with relevant agencies (both government and non-governmental organisations) in support of clients

  • Contributing to service planning and risk management, within the management team 

Ko tā mātou mahi | We offer 

  • Great team culture 

  • A competitive salary and other staff benefits 

  • Ongoing training and development 

  • The opportunity to assist with transformative change in whānau 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring 

We need people who are caring, and passionate about supporting clients with challenging housing and wellbeing needs.

  • Bachelor degree in social work, psychotherapy, occupational therapy or other related mental health field with at least 3 years experience

  • Proven leadership experience  

  • Registration with Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or registered health professional under the HPCA Act 

  • A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • Strong awareness of community networks and supports, and ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients, team, and external parties

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • A full clean New Zealand driver’s license

  • Eligible to work in New Zealand


Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If you think you could be the perfect fit, submit your cover letter with your CV to mailto: admin@depaulhouse.org.nz 

Applications close 20 June 2025