Youth Transition Lead — Military Style Academy

Oranga Tamariki; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is seeking a Transition Delivery Lead for the Military Style Academy in Palmerston North to support rangatahi transitioning from residential care back into families, education, employment and the community. The role connects residential rehabilitation with community reintegration and involves coordinating transition planning with social workers, whānau and partners.

The successful candidate will lead transition planning, develop comprehensive plans, coordinate access to education

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, counselling, psychology, education, addictions, or a related field is required.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs.
• Experience in rehabilitation, reintegration, transition planning, case coordination, or community-based support services.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and engagement with whānau and communities.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition planning and reintegration activities for rangatahi returning to the community.
• Develop comprehensive transition plans with rangatahi, whānau, social workers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate access to education, employment, training, recreation and community opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with whānau, caregivers and support networks.
• Develop partnerships with schools, employers, community organisations and service providers.
• Support continuity of care and relapse prevention planning.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and adapt plans for successful outcomes.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews and integrated care plans.

Skills

Relationship management

Planning coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Youth development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in social work or related field

Job description

Oranga Tamariki is seeking a Transition Delivery Lead for the Military Style Academy in Palmerston North to support rangatahi transitioning from residential care back into families, education, employment and the community. The role connects residential rehabilitation with community reintegration and involves coordinating transition planning with social workers, whānau and partners.

The successful candidate will lead transition planning, develop comprehensive plans, coordinate access to education