This is an exciting new opportunity for a leader with significant social work experience and credibility to use their leadership, expertise, and advocacy to drive positive change for children and families across Aotearoa who need us the most – across social and community work, early learning, care services and a professional helpline.
About Us
At Barnardos, we’ve been shaping brighter futures for tamariki and whānau in Aotearoa for over 60 years. Through our mahi across social services, early learning, and advocacy, we are there every step of the way in the childhood journey—and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a passionate and committed team working together to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of thousands of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and communities every year.
Our Vision / Moemoeā
An Aotearoa where every child shines bright.
Our Mission / Kaupapa
Every day we work to make a lasting difference to the lives of tamariki and whānau in need, so they thrive
Our Guiding Principles
Our Four Pou
At Barnardos, we uphold the strength and values of the Four Pou, which guide our strategy and ensure we remain committed to our vision:
What we are looking for
An experienced leader with a background in social work practice.
An addition to our Executive Leadership Team who brings a collaborative work style and a strategic skillset.
A people leader with passion and expertise to lead and provide a respected voice in the advocacy space.
Purpose of the Role
As the National Manager Practice and Advocacy, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring that Barnardos remains at the forefront of ‘best practice’ in the delivery of our services and innovation. You will also guide our organisation in driving system-level advocacy ensuring Barnardos has a strong, respected voice in key forums.
In this role, you will also lead the improvement and innovation of our service delivery, driving quality outcomes and ensuring that our work remains sustainable and relevant. You’ll oversee both internal projects and external advocacy, ensuring that tamariki and whānau are at the heart of everything we do.
As a senior leader and member of the Executive Leadership Team you will inspire and guide your direct team to collaboratively achieve Barnardos’ strategy and goals. You will role model an approach of Kotahitanga every day.
Key Responsibilities:
What You’ll Bring:
Why Barnardos Aotearoa?
At Barnardos, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities across Aotearoa. You’ll join a passionate team committed to staying relevant, working with and for Māori, and creating lasting, positive change in the communities we serve.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement and shape the future for children in Aotearoa.
We will commence interviews as applications are received.
We will progress applications as we receive them, so if you feel you are the right person for the role, apply today!
A copy of the position description can be found through copying the URL link below. For any other questions you can email recruitment@barnardos.org.nz
https://cf-prod-back.barnardos.org.nz/assets/PD-Current-/National-Manager-Practice-and-Advocacy-PD.pdf
To apply please use the job specific link https://adr.to/x2pggai
Every day we work to make a lasting difference to the lives of tamariki and whanau in need, so they thrive. With your help we can do even more, come join us!
For over 60 years Barnardos has been shaping brighter futures together with tamariki and whānau in Aotearoa. Our mahi across social services, early learning and advocacy for children’s wellbeing means we're there for the whole childhood journey, and beyond. .