Residential Youth Operations Leader

Marketplace; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career development opportunities

Make a difference in rangatahi

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Team Leader Operations for Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence in Burnham, Christchurch. You will lead a team of Residential Youth Workers to positively influence rangatahi while maintaining safety and high standards of care.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in shift work, strong planning, and excellent communication. A valid right to work in New Zealand and background checks are mandatory for this critical position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams and staff development in a shift or rostered work environment.
• Technically savvy.
• Advanced planning and organisational skills.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated empathy and physical ability to safely engage with rangatahi on the floor.
• Proven cultural competency.
• Right to work in New Zealand and ability to meet background checks under the Children's Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and leadership to operational delivery and strategic vision for the residence.
• Implementing our policies and safe working practices.
• Ensuring residential staff training and supervision requirements are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Tech savvy

Planning & organisation

Relationship management

Communication

Empathy & safety

Cultural competency

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Team Leader Operations for Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence in Burnham, Christchurch. You will lead a team of Residential Youth Workers to positively influence rangatahi while maintaining safety and high standards of care.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in shift work, strong planning, and excellent communication. A valid right to work in New Zealand and background checks are mandatory for this critical position.