Impactful Family Group Conference Coordinator

Oranga Tamariki; Orewa; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Supportive team environment

Supervision & training

Health plan & banking package

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Coordination

Planning

Info gathering

Cultural awareness

Relationship Mgmt

Problem solving

Teamwork

Client focus

Open mind

Job description

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