Rochelle McShane
Omokoroa Beach,BOP
Summary
Accomplished Executive Manager with a proven track record at Oranga Tamariki, adept in strategic risk management and enhancing service provision. Expert in care protection, demonstrating a calm, well thought out and supportive leadership and excellent communication skills. Spearheaded initiatives, improving operational alignment, demonstrating significant achievements in complex issue resolution and stakeholder engagement. I pride myself on my integrity, diligence and efficiency to meet organisational and individual needs and timeframes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Manager
Oranga Tamariki
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided strategic and risk management and support acting as the key contact for regional emergency management and business continuity.
- Oversee serious events and assist with the resolution of concerns and potential risks.
- Provide written and verbal information to respond to the Minister, Oranga Tamariki leadership, complainants, the coroner, the Ombudsman and other relevant parties.
- Provide advice, support and analysis to the leadership team to strengthen capability, manage high priority and complex issues and ensure consistency of service provision.
Senior Practitioner, Care and Protection- Current
Oranga Tamariki
03.2003 - 11.2021
- Management of child protection high and complex needs casework and mass allegation investigations, mentoring and coaching of more junior Social Workers.
- Providing written and verbal evidence in the Family Court writing affidavits and court requested reports.
- Facilitation of hui-a whanau, professionals meetings and case consults.
- Experience acting in supervisory positions leading teams for up to a year at a time.
Senior Advisor
Oranga Tamariki
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Provide strategic and operational support to ensure locally led initiatives are aligned to the strategic direction and operating model
- Analyse practice themes and trends to assist with regional business planning
- Lead, initiate and coordinate regional projects
Regional Placement and Resources Co-ordinator
Oranga Tamariki
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Co-ordinate regional resources and referrals to National Office resources for high need care options
- Manage regional relationships with key partners through holding regular hui to problem solve and enhance working together to meet the needs of the tamariki, rangatahi and organisation.
- Provide strategic advice about resource needs and management
Education
Masters in Social Work (applied) -
Massey University
Auckland, NZ03.1998
Skills
- Extensive experience in care and protection social work
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Facilitation skills
- Leadership experience
- Research and analysis experience
Timeline
Executive Manager
Oranga Tamariki
08.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Advisor
Oranga Tamariki
02.2021 - 08.2021
Regional Placement and Resources Co-ordinator
Oranga Tamariki
11.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Practitioner, Care and Protection- Current
Oranga Tamariki
03.2003 - 11.2021
Masters in Social Work (applied) -
Massey University
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