Youth Justice Programme Coordinator — Impact & Growth

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; South Head; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Programme Coordinator for the Youth Justice Residence - Korowai Manaaki in Wiri, South Auckland. You will collaborate with external providers and care teams to ensure programmes align with individual behavioural plans and learning goals for rangatahi.

The role requires strong cross-cultural understanding, clinical/therapeutic experience with youth, and the ability to build meaningful programmes in a Youth Justice setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding cross-cultural issues, incl. Tikanga Māori and Te Whare Tapa Whā.
• Established links to community networks and collaboration with service providers.
• Knowledge of Oranga Tamariki statutory role and objectives.
• Clinical/therapeutic experience with children/adolescents in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to build rangatahi relationships and tailor programmes to individual needs.
• Safety and meaningful program delivery in Youth Justice settings.
• Desirable tertiary qualification; professional registration is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with external providers, residential team leaders, and care teams to tailor programmes to behaviour plans.
• Reviews delivery and monitors outcomes of programme content.
• Maintains strong relationships with rangatahi, families, and partner organisations.
• Manages multiple tasks and delivers daily engagement sessions.

Skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Community links

Statutory knowledge

Clinical therapy

Relationship building

Program safety

Multitasking

Tertiary qualification

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Programme Coordinator for the Youth Justice Residence - Korowai Manaaki in Wiri, South Auckland. You will collaborate with external providers and care teams to ensure programmes align with individual behavioural plans and learning goals for rangatahi.

The role requires strong cross-cultural understanding, clinical/therapeutic experience with youth, and the ability to build meaningful programmes in a Youth Justice setting.