Youth Justice Residence Operations Leader

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Step-based remuneration

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive and respectful workplace

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking a Manager Residence Operations (MRO) for Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Residence, the largest residence. You will lead day-to-day operations in a high-risk, complex environment, guiding staff and youth services to improved outcomes.

We offer a step-based remuneration package with annual progression, a supportive team, flexible options, and extensive training to support wellbeing and development for tamariki and rangatahi.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of leading from the front in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in developing, coaching leaders and creating high performing teams with proactive, real-time problem solving.
• Ability to manage and mitigate risk.
• Experience managing complex, fast-moving situations and making decisions prioritising staff, rangatahi and tamariki wellbeing.
• Identify opportunities to drive improved performance and ensure policy/standards compliance.
• Passion for youth work and commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed, care-centric practices.
• Ability to work on-call and weekends when required.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching leaders

Risk management

Decision making

Wellbeing focus

Performance improvement

Cross-cultural awareness

On-call availability

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Pacific cultures knowledge

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking a Manager Residence Operations (MRO) for Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Residence, the largest residence. You will lead day-to-day operations in a high-risk, complex environment, guiding staff and youth services to improved outcomes.

We offer a step-based remuneration package with annual progression, a supportive team, flexible options, and extensive training to support wellbeing and development for tamariki and rangatahi.