Youth Justice Coordinator - Waitākere

Oranga Tamariki; Auckland; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children seeks a Youth Justice Coordinator to manage Family Group Conferences and work with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities. You will coordinate with victims, police and the Youth Court to uphold accountability and wellbeing.

Applicants should have frontline delivery experience, strong facilitation, and cross-cultural understanding, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong community youth networks and trusted relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and victims.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to apply FGC standards and legislation.
• Proven experience working with youth aged 12 to 18 years.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence; convictions may be considered case-by-case.
• Self-directed workload management with clear communication and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage Family Group Conferences (FGCs) in line with the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
• Collaborate with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, police, victims, and Youth Court.
• Incorporate mana-enhancing and restorative approaches using community resources.
• Travel to other areas in the region may be required.

Skills

Youth engagement

FGC facilitation

Community networking

Report writing

Cross-cultural competence

Te Tiriti o Waitangi literacy

Time management

Education

Adolescent Psychology

Criminology

Youth Development

Community Development

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Apply now for a rewarding permanent full-time Youth Justice Coordinator
• Join our vibrant multi-cultural office in the Waitākere Youth Justice team
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $84,491 to $98,674 dependant of experience

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

As a Youth Justice Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing Family Group Conferences (FGCs) in accordance with the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. You will work with tamariki and rangatahi, whānau and the wider community to address the underlying causes which have led to the offending of tamariki and rangatahi.

You will be responsible for working alongside victims, the police and the Youth Court to ensure that rangatahi are held accountable and the interests of victims and the public are upheld.

You will be able to incorporate a mana enhancing and restorative approach within your practice and utilise the combined knowledge of community resources, networks, and opportunities. The work you do will contribute to create an alternative offending-free future for tamariki and rangatahi. This role may require you to travel to other areas in our region.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be a dynamic, agile and fast paced coordinator who has a well-developed experience in front line delivery and the ability to build strong strategic relationships. Additionally, you will have:

• Strong community youth networks with an ability to connect and build strong trusting relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, youth justice professionals, the community and victims of offending.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to plan, meet timeframes identify appropriate supports and apply relevant FGC (family group conference) standards, legislation and practices throughout this process
• Proven experience working with youth aged between 12 to 18 years
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence(historic convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Ability to self-direct and manage own workload with clear communication - including strong report writing skills
• Ability to uphold the principles of Te tiriti ōu Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• A qualification in Adolescent Psychology, Criminology, Youth Development, Community Development is desirable

Nʼnu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $84,491 to $98,674 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Applications Close: Monday 14th September 2026!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.