Youth Justice Coordinator

4 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent Full Time Position
- Remuneration Starting between 73k - 91k dependant on experience
- Wellington Based Position

Are you a community engaged individual that wants to make a positive difference for tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau and your community? We are looking for a Permanent Youth Justice Coordinator to join our Rapid Response Team

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
As a Rapid Response Youth Justice Coordinator, no two days will look the same. Your coordination skills, experience and ongoing relationships will be sought after throughout the Te Waipounamu me Te Whanganui-a-Tara region (Wellington and South Island) to support high-demand regions, after hour teams that require rapid response and expert assistance.

Along with completing Family Group Conferences (FGCs) in accordance with the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. You will work with tamariki/rangatahi, whānau and the wider community to address the underlying causes which have led to the offending of tamaiti/rangatahi. You will need to be able to travel to support sites with high-demands. You will be able to incorporate a mana enhancing and restorative approach.
Reporting to the Wellington Youth Justice Manager, you will work across the regions with tamariki/rangatahi who offend, their whānau, hapū, iwi, courts, the people affected by the offending, Police Youth Aid, community organisations and schools to find the right local solutions to reduce the rate and severity of youth re-offending.

Travel for this position is a requirement.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Proven negotiation and advocacy skills as well as strong problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with Excellent group facilitation and mediation skills
- Vast experience working within your community and establishing strong relationships with stakeholders
- To be highly organised, methodical and solutions focused
- Computer literate with the ability to write court reports and other notes
- Hold a full clean driver licence (travel is a big component of this role
- An understanding of youth law and/or practice
- A bold, tenacious, courageous and resilient outlook

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
- A salary range between $73,440 - $91,800
- An opportunity to showcase your skills and experience along with supported pathway to leadership opportunities
- Flexible work opportunities
- Ability to learn and grow across multiple Oranga Tamariki sites
- An opportunity to have a positive impact on your community

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