Logistics Team Leader — Youth Justice Operations

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Team Leader Logistics based at Whakatakapokai Youth Justice Residence. You will oversee rostering, manage working hours for rostered staff, and provide line management for escorting and casual workers in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires sound judgement, swift decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure operational deployment and compliance with deadlines across the residence.

Qualifications

• Previous resource management experience and demonstrated capability in effectively managing a shift or rostered environment.
• Proven experience in managing teams and staff development
• Technically savvy - high degree of working knowledge in the use of a wide range of technology
• Advanced planning and organisational skills
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to successfully engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Highly effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated empathy for working with children
• Proven cultural competence

Responsibilities

• Oversee rostering of residential youth workers and casual staff.
• Coordinate and manage the working hours for all rostered employees.
• Line management responsibility for the escorting function and casual workforce.

Skills

Resource management

Team leadership

Tech savviness

Planning & organisation

Relationship management

Communication skills

Empathy with children

Cultural competence

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Team Leader Logistics based at Whakatakapokai Youth Justice Residence. You will oversee rostering, manage working hours for rostered staff, and provide line management for escorting and casual workers in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires sound judgement, swift decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure operational deployment and compliance with deadlines across the residence.