Job Description

Permanent, Full Time roles available
Based in Whakatakapokai, Auckland
Remuneration starting at $106,416 to $117,782 depending on experience

Mō mātou | About us

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 Youth Justice Residences provide a safe, secure and supportive environment where rangatahi in our care can make changes to realise their full potential.

E pa ana ki te Kāenga | About the Residence

Our Youth Justice Residences operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are responsible for providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment where rangatahi in our care can access services and support if they are sentenced or awaiting an outcome from Court due to offending.

Whakatakapokai is the most recent of five Youth Justice Residences operating across Aotearoa and is particularly focused on achieving positive change through Māori world view (Te Ao Māori) practice

Our aspiration at Whakatakapokai is to provide an environment that focusses on delivery of tailored care plans that are culturally focused, therapeutic, and restorative. We want our rangatahi to build and maintain their connections with whānau, hapū, iwi; and develop the skills so they can make positive decisions that reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a member of the Whakatakapokai Leadership Team, you will work to develop and embed the kaupapa of the residence within our frontline workforce.

It is important that you are motivated to engage in our way of being so a willingness to learn and apply Māori restorative approaches is essential. You will work within a collaborative and reflective workplace so need to be open minded and a team player who is committed to achieving Oranga Tamariki's vision, purpose, and values and achieve regulatory compliance in the operation of the accommodation units.

The Kaiārahi leads and inspires a team of Residential Youth Workers and Rangatahi Mentors to deliver quality youth justice services for rangatahi in our care.

The Kaiārahi will manage the operational team on the floor, providing risk mitigation advice and support, supporting shift planning and ensuring appropriate resources are in place so that each day is stimulating and purposeful to meet the individual needs of rangatahi.

This role will involve:

Providing team management and leadership in a Te Ao Māori environment
People development through in the moment coaching and mentoring
Developing new and creative solutions to operational challenges
Ensuring a strong focus on outcomes for all rangatahi
Self-development
Rostered shifts which can include, weekends, nights and public holidays

Mōu | About you

To apply for this role, you must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

Understanding of youth or criminal justice, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, management, te reo and kaupapa Māori
Working experience in youth work, or teaching and learning support, childcare and parenting services or similar healthcare roles
Working with at-risk people that require counselling, mental health services, substance misuse
Coaching ability to lead and engage mahi and rangatahi in programmes that involve sport, fitness, emotional wellbeing, artistic or trades
Risk management experience within a complex regulatory environment, including interpretation and application of legislation and statutory powers
A full, clean drivers' licence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Strong relationship management skills including engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including iwi and whānau
The ability to collaborate with others and work as one team
A commitment to Oranga Tamariki's Māori cultural framework

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 to $117,782 depending on experience and is reflective of leadership qualities.

To view all of our employee benefits please visit our careers page on the "working with us" page or click here.

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support.

Organisation

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Job Summary

As a member of the Whakatakapokai Leadership Team, you will work to develop and embed the kaupapa of the residence within our frontline workforce.

Salary

$106,416 to $117,782 depending on experience

How to apply

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Other

Kaiarahi - South Auckland