Logistics & Operations Coordinator, Military Style Academy

New Zealand Government Joba; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Palmerston North invites applications for a Logistics Coordinator within the Military Style Academy. This 12-month fixed-term role supports the delivery of a therapeutic program for rangatahi by coordinating resources, fleet, equipment, and facilities to keep activities on schedule.

Reporting to the Kaiwhakahaere, you will manage assets, inventory, and vehicle readiness, work with providers and staff, identify risks, and contribute to continuous improvement while welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating logistics, resources, fleet, facilities, or operational services.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with multi-priority management.
• Experience managing assets, inventory, vehicles, or operational resources.
• Ability to follow established procedures and comply with requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to anticipate operational needs.
• Sound judgement for dynamic operational environments.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Current full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Experience in youth justice, residential services, defence, or related fields is 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.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Planning

Asset management

Compliance

Communication

Initiative

Judgement

Te Tiriti commitment

NZ Driver Licence

Youth justice experience

Job description

Oranga Tamariki in Palmerston North invites applications for a Logistics Coordinator within the Military Style Academy. This 12-month fixed-term role supports the delivery of a therapeutic program for rangatahi by coordinating resources, fleet, equipment, and facilities to keep activities on schedule.

Reporting to the Kaiwhakahaere, you will manage assets, inventory, and vehicle readiness, work with providers and staff, identify risks, and contribute to continuous improvement while welcoming