Coordinator Care & Protection - Orewa

Oranga Tamariki; Orewa; Presencial; NZD 84.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work options

Supportive team environment

Supervision & training

Health plan & banking package

Descripción de la vacante

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Permanent, Fulltime Coordinator Care and Protection at our Orewa site to support tamariki and rangatahi through coordinated Family Group Conferences (FGCs) and statutory processes. You will lead FGC practice, ensure attendance, and partner with whānau, hapū, iwi, and other agencies, with a focus on tikanga, safety, and pathways for care and protection.

This role requires strong planning, information gathering, and relationship management, and

Formación

• Experience coordinating Family Group Conferences (FGC) or similar coordination roles.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Cultural awareness and ability to engage with whānau, hapū and iwi.

Responsabilidades

• Manage care and protection Family Group Conferences (FGC) within statutory framework.
• Understand and apply the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989.
• Lead FGC practice aligned with the Indigenous and Bicultural Framework.
• Ensure whānau/hapū/iwi attendance is supported and facilitated.
• Facilitate conferences with all stakeholders to develop care pathways.
• Review decisions and reconvene as required.
• Demonstrate coordination experience and client-focused service.

Conocimientos

Coordination

Planning

Info gathering

Cultural awareness

Relationship Mgmt

Problem solving

Teamwork

Client focus

Open mind

Descripción del empleo

• 1 x Permanent, Fulltime Coordinator Care and Protection vacancy
• Based at our Orewa Site
• Competitive salary ranging between $84,491 to $98,674 depending on experience

Do you want to play an important role in securing a better pathway for our tamariki and rangatahi from a coordination perspective? Join a supportive team at our site and grow your coordination experience to new heights.

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

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.

We are committed to puttingtamarikifirst, we believearohais vital, we respect themanaof people, we aretikaandpono, we valuewhakapapaand we recognise thatorangais a journey.

About therole | Mō te tūnga

• Manage care and protection Family Group Conferences (FGC) within the spirit of Pūao-te-Ata-tū and its operational intent - the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989
• Understand, apply and embrace the principles of the Act
• Champion the alignment of the principles and practices outlined in the Oranga Tamariki Indigenous and Bicultural Framework with FGC practice
• Lead FGC practice with the Oranga Tamariki team
• Ensure all members of whānau, hapu, iwi and family groups, who wish to attend, are able to do so
• Facilitate conferences in partnership with all stakeholders to decide and develop a pathway in relation to care and protection
• Review the decisions and recommendations of the FGC and reconvene if required
• Demonstrated work experience in a coordination role
• Client focussed skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Information gathering skills and experience
• Cultural awareness and good relationship Management
• Problem-solving and judgement
• Integrity in working with whānau and with internal colleagues
• Ability to work as part of a team and add support as and where needed
• An open mind and want to go above and beyond what is in your job description

What's in it for you|Nōu te rourou

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer 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.

• Flexible work opportunities
• A great, supportive team environment who will welcome you with open arms
• Regular supervision, training and career development opportunities
• Access to a generous Southern Cross health plan and banking package with Westpac

Location(s) North Shore

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