Coordinator Care Protection Manawatu

• 1 x permanent, full-time Care & Protection Coordinator opportunity
• Palmerston North - Manawatu based
• Remuneration starting from $84,491depending 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 Manawatu 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 | Mo te tunga

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 wh nau, hapu, iwi and professionals to come together to create safety and care solutions for tamariki and rangatahi.

The focus is on family led decisions that support wh nau 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. 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 | Ng pumanawatanga ou

• Strong facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience/qualifications in social services
• Demonstrated successful experience in working with M ori and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• A moderate level understanding of Te Reo M ori, 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 wh nau 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
• A full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence.
• The valid right to work in New Zealand.

What's in it for you | Nou 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 $84,491
• A great, supportive team environment who will welcome you with open arms
• Regular supervision, training and career development opportunities

Me pehea 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_[email protected]

Hurry as applications for this role will close just before midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026

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.