Permanent Fulltime Care and Protection Coordinator Position Available Based at the Tauranga site Annual remuneration for this position starts between $84,491 and $98,674 dependent on experience Do you want to play an important role in securing a better pathway for our tamariki and whanau? Join a supportive team at our site and grow your coordination experience to new heights. A unique and exciting opportunity to work with and contribute to the outcomes of our tamariki. M mtou | 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 vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hap, iwi and Mori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. M te tnga | About the role The Care and Protection Coordinator - Family Group Conference (FGC) provides a valuable forum for whnau, hapu, iwi and professionals to come together to create safety and care solutions for tamariki.

The focus is on family led decisions that support whnau to develop positive outcomes for their tamariki and working with community partners to ensure that they provide support to whanau in caring for their tamariki. This role will be based at our Tauranga site, however working across sites within the Bay Of Plenty Region will be required. For this to be successful, it requires comprehensive consultation and preparation.

You will need to be highly organised; deadline driven and have a culturally sensitive and aware approach towards people in the process - all whilst keeping tamariki at the heart of everything you do. Ng pmanawatanga u | What you will bring Strong facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Experience / qualifications in social services Demonstrated successful experience in working with Maori and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds A minimum basic level understanding of Te Reo Mori, views and tikanga Experience in working with the community and established community knowledge and networks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to write reports and plans to a high standard Excellent Problem-solving and experience in making judgement calls when necessary Integrity in working with whnau and with internal colleagues and community members Ability to work as part of a team and add support as and where needed An open mind and want to go above and beyond what is in your Full clean Drivers' licence Nu te rourou | What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine co.