Regional Placement and Resources Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Regional Placement and Resources Coordinator - Tamaki Makaurau Regional Office - Ellerslie
We have an opportunity available for a Regional Placement and Resource Coordinator to join our Ellerslie placement coordination team.
About us | Mō mātou
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

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
As a Regional Placement and Resources Coordinator you will ensure tamariki and rangatahi are supported with their placement, transition to adulthood and supported bail needs by using all available regional resources.
To do this well you will assess suitable options in line with behavioural, intervention and risk plans to ensure the options meet the complex needs of tamariki and rangatahi. You will liaise with internal stakeholders and ensure that tamariki and rangatahi have appropriate plans in place.
The Regional Placement and Resources Coordinator will assist the regions to:

- Provide safe and appropriate placements
- Ensure sound practice and culturally appropriate decisions occur
- Manage critical emergencies and use all available resources to find suitable solutions
- Identify a range of suitable, relevant and effective placement options
- Provide oversight for Youth Justice young people detained in the community
- Ensure resources are allocated appropriately in line with the needs of the tamariki and rangatahi.

Externally you will work to build and maintain strong relationships and networks with external providers of placements and programmes that can assist tamariki and rangitahi towards the desired outcomes.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
**Key skills and experience**:

- Experience or qualification in social work, psychology or other related disciplines with an understanding of social theories and trauma, mental health, addictions and behavioural issues
- Demonstrated ability to be agile and confident to problem solve in an emergency
- Ability to identify themes and undertake data analysis to assist in decision-making and reporting requests
- Demonstrated creative thinking under pressure to identify unapparent solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports as required
- Effective relationship management skills with the ability to partner with a variety of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi
- Exceptional time management, organisation skills and the ability to remain calm and level-headed under pressure
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office - namely Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Can consistently exercise discretion and inspire trust of staff and providers at all levels when advocating for the best placement outcome.

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou
**Applications close**: 13th October 2024



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