Director, Military-Style Youth Programme

Oranga Tamariki

Palmerston North

On-site

NZD 147,000 - 163,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Oranga Tamariki invites a seasoned leader to become Kaiwhakahaere of the Military Style Academy (MSA) Programme, based at Te Au rere a te Tonga Residence in Palmerston North. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of over 30 kaimahi to deliver a high-quality, trauma-informed programme for rangatahi, centred on accountability, resilience and positive futures.

You will provide strategic leadership, ensure compliance and governance, build partnerships with iwi, government agencies and communities,

Qualifications

Significant leadership experience within Youth Justice or related sectors.
Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in complex settings.
Strong understanding of New Zealand Youth Justice and rehabilitation approaches.
Proven operational, financial, and people leadership with workforce planning.
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive leadership.
Current New Zealand Driver Licence (required).

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary workforce delivering all components of the MSA Programme.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure high-quality programme delivery.
Drive performance, continuous improvement, and excellence in practice.
Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
Build and maintain partnerships with iwi, mana whenua, government agencies, and community organisations.
Maintain oversight of risk management, health and safety, security, and incident response.
Oversee programme resources, budgets, reporting, and governance requirements.
Collaborate with residential leadership to ensure coordinated support for rangatahi.