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Youth Justice Family Group Conference Team Leader - Southland, Otago and South Canterbury

• Permanent, Full-time position
• Annual remuneration for this position starts between $92,442 and $114,522 dependant on experience and increases up to $136,602 through tenure.
• Position will be supporting Youth Justice Coordinators across Southland, Otago and South Canterbury

Do you want to make a positive difference for rangatahi and their whānau while working within organization that values the well-being of its people all while working alongside great people who share a love for their work?

We have a leadership role where no day is the same, so join a supportive team who share the same passion and values.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As part of the Youth Justice South team, you will be leading a team of Youth Justice Coordinators, who are responsible for managing Family Group Conferences (FGCs) in accordance with the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.

As a strong leader you will be responsible for the effective leadership of a diverse team of Coordinators. You will ensure the timely delivery of quality Family Group Conferences, strive for continuous practice and service delivery improvement, and utilise resources across the region as demand shifts. As this role covers the wider lower south area, travel will be required to build and maintain rapport with site-based FGC Coordinators.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Experience in the Family Group Conference space or experience as an FGC Coordinator is essential.
• Proven and successful people management experience including leading people toward improved performance.
• Successful management of risk in critical situations.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and an ability to apply tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori within Family Group Conferences and your day-to-day practice.
• Proven experience in supporting staff in complex and sometimes difficult situations.
• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
• An ability to travel in order to effectively lead a team and engage with communities that are spread across a large geographical area and will require a measure of face-to-face engagement.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, multi-cultural matters including knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture.
• Knowledge of and ability to quickly grow community networks, and experience working in collaboration with partners (Government and non-government).
• A full clean driver license.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, ranging between $92,442 and $114,522 depending on experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure up to $136,602. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing as well as significant 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.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Hurry as applications for this role close on 9th March 2025!

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 log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

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."