Logistics Lead for Transformative Youth 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

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.