Coordinator Youth Justice

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Fixed term role through to October 202- Competitive salary ranging between $73,440 to $91,800 (depending on experience)


Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children currently have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator - Youth Justice to join our Canterbury based Family Group Conference team on a fixed term basis.

A passionate and innovative team where relationships are built on mutual trust and respect.

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

  • 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
We 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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

In this role you will be expected to operate in a supportive role in order to help achieve our goals and demonstrate our values.

This fast paced and dynamic role will see you working as an integral part of our team. You will be managing Family Group Conference part of the Youth Justice process.

A joined-up approach will be practiced to supporting our tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to make decisions that are in the best interest of our tamariki and rangatahi.

You will also be responsible in engaging with mokopuna and their whānau, victims and other professionals.

To 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.

Having the ability to influence and motivate transformative change within a complex environment will be the key to your success.

Having resilience, and to be self-motivated will be advantageous.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

  • Strong community networks with an ability to connect well & build strong trusting relationships with Tamariki/Rangatahi, Whanau and Community
  • Ability to selfdirect and manage own workload with clear communication including strong report writing skills
  • Champion the principles of the Oranga Tamariki Maori Cultural Framework and have a good understanding of section 7(AA) of The Oranga Tamariki Act
  • Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice
  • A valid and clean New Zealand's drivers' licence
  • Understanding and appreciation of crosscultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $73,440.00 and $91,800.00 dependent on experience.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing along with significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

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