Care and Protection Coordinator - Waitakere site

 

• 1 x permanent, Fulltime Care and Protection Coordinator available
• Based at the Waitakere Site
• Remuneration starting from $82,030.00

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.

About the role | Mō te tūnga
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki 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

The Care and Protection Coordinator - Family Group Conference (FGC) provides a valuable forum for whānau, hapu, iwi and professionals to come together to create safety and care solutions for tamariki.
The focus is on family led decisions that support whānau 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 Waitakere site, however working across sites within the Auckland 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.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• 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 Māori, 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 whānau 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 job description
• Full clean Drivers' licence.

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer 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.

• A salary range starting from $82,030.00
• A great, supportive team environment who will welcome you with open arms
• Regular supervision, training and career development opportunities

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter outlining your strengths and experiences against the 'position competencies' in the position description, where applicable.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address.
For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact info_recriut@ot.govt.nz

Applications close: Tuesday 28th November!

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