Restorative Youth Justice Coordinator – FGCs

Oranga Tamariki; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is seeking a Youth Justice Coordinator in Gisborne to lead Family Group Conferences and coordinate services for tamariki and rangatahi. You will partner with whānau, victims, police and the Youth Court to ensure accountability while prioritising restorative outcomes.

You will apply a mana-enhancing approach, leverage community networks, and work across the region, with travel as needed. The role demands strong facilitation, ethical practice and cross-cultural understanding.

Qualifications

• Strong community youth networks and ability to build trusted relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, professionals and victims.
• Excellent facilitation skills to plan, meet timeframes, identify supports and apply FGC standards and practices.
• Proven experience working with youth aged 12–18 years.
• Self-directed, able to manage workload and produce clear reports.
• Uphold te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and demonstrate in practice.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practices; knowledge of tikanga and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Manage Family Group Conferences (FGCs) in line with the 1989 Act.
• Collaborate with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and the wider community to address underlying causes of offending.
• Work with victims, police and Youth Court to uphold victims' and public interests.
• Incorporate mana-enhancing and restorative approaches using community resources.
• Travel to other areas in the region as required.

Skills

Facilitation

Youth engagement

Report writing

Cross-cultural awareness

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Communication

Time management

Job description

Oranga Tamariki is seeking a Youth Justice Coordinator in Gisborne to lead Family Group Conferences and coordinate services for tamariki and rangatahi. You will partner with whānau, victims, police and the Youth Court to ensure accountability while prioritising restorative outcomes.

You will apply a mana-enhancing approach, leverage community networks, and work across the region, with travel as needed. The role demands strong facilitation, ethical practice and cross-cultural understanding.