The Rotorua Children's Team has appointed a permanent director, but she's no newbie to the cause.
Mahalia Paewai has been appointed permanent director after being the acting director of the team since March 2014. She's been involved with the team from the beginning.
A Children's Team has been operating in Rotorua since July 2013.
National children's director Sue Mackwell said under Ms Paewai's leadership the team had supported more than 100 children and their families.
"[She] has shown real dedication in establishing, and then leading, a team that has been bringing together the right people to provide the best support to vulnerable children in the area," Ms Mackwell said.