Coordinator Youth Justice - Wellington Region at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Greater Wellington Youth Justice area and can be based in any of the following locations: Porirua, Kāpiti, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, or Wellington
• Competitive salary ranging between $84,491 to $98,674 (depending on experience) 

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children are committed to ensuring that 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.

• 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

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 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. You will need to be flexible with work and travel.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

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 and Community
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to plan, identify appropriate supports and apply relevant FGC (family group conference) standards and practices throughout this process
• The preferred candidate would benefit from having a general understanding of the Youth Justice pathway, or proven experience working with tamariki/youth aged between 14 to 18 years in a similar capacity
• Ability to self-direct and manage own workload with clear communication - including strong report writing skills
• Champion the principles of the Oranga Tamariki Māori Cultural Framework and have a good understanding of The Oranga Tamariki Act
• Ability to uphold the principles of Te tiriti ō Waitangi and demonstrating this in practice
• A full, clean, current New Zealand driver licence (historic convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• Ability to work as part of a (Youth Justice Coordinator) team across the wider Greater Wellington region

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team 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 & rangatahi. In addition we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits - https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

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

Applications close: Wednesday 7th of October 2026 and we will begin shortlisting candidates as we receive applications.  Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once all roles are filled.

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.