Care and Protection Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki Full time
Care and Protection Coordinator - Te Kakahu o Aoraki (South Canterbury Region)

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children currently has an exciting permanent, fulltime opportunity for a Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator based in the South Canterbury region to join our Canterbury Coordinator Team - a passionate and innovative team where relationships are built on mutual trust and respect. These positions may be required to work across the three sites within South Canterbury.

Aotearoa is internationally recognised as a world leader in Family Group Conferences. As an FGC Coordinator, you will be part of a team responsible for managing this complex and challenging process.

We're offering a competitive salary for this position starting from $84,491 to $98,674, depending on experience.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

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

This role will see you working as an integrated part of the communities within the Canterbury areas, facilitating care and protection related FGCs. You will work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau in a relational, inclusive, and restorative way, supporting the creation of plans to meet identified needs through decision-making focused on the best interests of tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau.

This is a complex and rewarding role, where strong facilitation and mediation skills are a must, ensuring all decisions are in the best interest of the tamariki/rangatahi's safety and protection.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be relational, dynamic, agile, and possess well-developed communication skills. The ability to influence and motivate transformative change within a complex environment will be key to your success. Resilience, planning skills, and self-motivation will be advantageous.

Key requirements of the role include:

  • Previous experience in social services
  • Strong community networks with the ability to connect and build trusting relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and the community.
  • Well-developed facilitation skills with the ability to relate, understand, plan, act with others, and reflect, evidencing the application of relevant FGC standards and practices throughout the process.
  • Experience in mediation and negotiation and the ability to understand complex dynamics.
  • Ability to self-direct and manage your own workload with excellent organisational skills.
  • Well-developed communication skills as you will be engaging with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to be relational with whānau and professionals.
  • Champion the principles of the Oranga Tamariki Cultural Practice Framework and have a good understanding of The Oranga Tamariki Act.
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, particularly knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.
  • Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in your practice.
  • A valid and clean New Zealand driver's licence.

We also offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

Oranga Tamariki offers an impartial remuneration package that provides progression annually for experience through tenure.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is committed to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure 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.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is committed to putting tamariki first. We believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa, and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a login using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz or sue.moss@ot.govt.nz.

Applications close: Thursday 8th of May 2025, however we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing as we go, so get your applications in now

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.

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