Coordinator Youth Justice - Palmerston Northat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children - - Palmerston North
- there will be times where you may be required to work in our Dannevirke, Levin and/or Masterton offices.
- depending on experience Mō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child.
We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
We put Tamariki first We believe Aroha is vital We respect the Mana of people We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journey Mō te tūnga | About the roleAs a Youth Justice Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing Family Group Conferences (FGCs) in accordance with the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
You will work with tamariki and rangatahi, whānau and the wider community to address the underlying causes which have led to the offending of tamariki and rangatahi.You will be able to incorporate a mana enhancing and restorative approach within your practice and utilise the combined knowledge of community resources, networks, and opportunities.
The work you do will contribute to create an alternative offending-free future for tamariki and rangatahi.
This role may require you to travel to other areas in our region.
Some overnight travel MAY be required for this role.
You will need to be flexible with work and travel.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringTo be considered for this role, you will need to be a dynamic, agile and fast paced coordinator who has a well-developed experience in front line delivery and the ability to build strong strategic relationships.Additionally you will have: Strong community youth networks with an ability to connect and build strong trusting relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and Community Strong facilitation skills with the ability to plan, identify appropriate supports and apply relevant FGC (family group conference) standards and practices throughout this process Proven experience working with youth aged between 14 to 18 years Ability to self-direct and manage own workload with clear communication
- including strong report writing skills Ability to uphold the principles of Te tiriti ō Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice A valid and clean New Zealand's drivers' licence Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youOranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
Annual remuneration for this position starts between $84,491 to $98,674 depending on experience.
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.
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If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz Applications Close: 10th August 2025!If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.