Logistics Coordinator - Military Style Academy

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Auckland; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Palmerston North is seeking a highly organised Logistics Coordinator for the Military Style Academy (MSA) to ensure the programme operates smoothly and safely.

You will coordinate resources, fleet, equipment, and facilities, support escorts and off-site activities, and work with providers and staff to enable positive outcomes for rangatahi. Weekend/shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating logistics, resources, fleet, facilities, equipment, or operational services.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience managing assets, inventory, vehicles, or operational resources.
• The ability to work effectively within established procedures and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to anticipate operational requirements.
• Sound judgement and the ability to respond effectively in a dynamic operational environment.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• A current full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Experience in youth justice, residential services, defence, corrections, emergency services, education, or similar operational environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating programme resources, equipment, and operational requirements.
• Managing programme assets, uniforms, inventory, and equipment registers.
• Coordinating fleet management, including vehicle maintenance, servicing, and readiness.
• Supporting escorts, appointments, court appearances, and off-site programme activities.
• Maintaining programme facilities and coordinating property maintenance requirements.
• Working closely with programme providers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.
• Identifying and managing logistical risks that could impact programme delivery.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence across the programme.
• This role may require weekend and shift work and involvement in supporting programme delivery within the Life Skills Whare - Kia Eke Tangaroa.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Planning & organisation

Asset & inventory management

Fleet management

Compliance awareness

Stakeholder communication

Initiative & problem solving

Risk assessment

Te Tiriti commitment

NZ Driver Licence

Youth justice experience

Job description

• Palmerston North Location
• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Keep the programme moving. Enable success. Support positive outcomes for rangatahi.

Oranga Tamariki is seeking a highly organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator to join the Military Style Academy (MSA) team in Palmerston North.

The Military Style Academy is an intensive therapeutic intervention for serious and persistent youth offenders. Delivered within a secure youth justice residence, the programme combines educational, vocational, cultural, therapeutic, and physical activities to support sustainable behavioural change and positive long-term outcomes for rangatahi.

As Logistics Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the programme operates smoothly and efficiently. From coordinating resources, fleet, equipment, and facilities through to supporting escorts and off‑site activities, you'll help create the foundations that enable staff to deliver meaningful outcomes for rangatahi every day.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Reporting to the Kaiwhakahaere, you'll be responsible for coordinating the operational and logistical requirements of the Military Style Academy, ensuring programme activities can be delivered safely, effectively, and in line with programme schedules.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating programme resources, equipment, and operational requirements.
• Managing programme assets, uniforms, inventory, and equipment registers.
• Coordinating fleet management, including vehicle maintenance, servicing, and readiness.
• Supporting escorts, appointments, court appearances, and off‑site programme activities.
• Maintaining programme facilities and coordinating property maintenance requirements.
• Working closely with programme providers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.
• Identifying and managing logistical risks that could impact programme delivery.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence across the programme.
• This role may require weekend and shift work and involvement in supporting programme delivery within the Life Skills Whare - Kia Eke Tangaroa.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• We're looking for someone who thrives on organisation, problem‑solving, and supporting others to succeed.
• You will bring:
• Experience coordinating logistics, resources, fleet, facilities, equipment, or operational services.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience managing assets, inventory, vehicles, or operational resources.
• The ability to work effectively within established procedures and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to anticipate operational requirements.
• Sound judgement and the ability to respond effectively in a dynamic operational environment.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• A current full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Experience in youth justice, residential services, defence, corrections, emergency services, education, or similar operational environments will be highly regarded.

Why join the Military Style Academy?

• This is an opportunity to be part of a unique programme that helps rangatahi develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to create positive futures.
• You'll be part of a team committed to:
• Supporting meaningful behavioural change.
• Creating safe and structured environments for growth.
• Working alongside whānau and communities to achieve better outcomes.
• Delivering innovative and therapeutic interventions for young people.
• Making a real difference in the lives of rangatahi every day.

About Oranga Tamariki

• Oranga Tamariki works to ensure all tamariki and rangatahi are in loving whānau and communities where they can be safe, strong, connected and flourish. We are committed to achieving better outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi, particularly Māori, through culturally responsive and evidence‑informed practice.

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Remuneration for this position starts between $62,500 - $68,781 depending on experience.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday the 20th of October 2026.

If you are interested, 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.