Military Style Academy - Team Leader Operations Rostered Shifts, Palmerston North

Tirohanga | Overview

Following the Military Style Academy (MSA) Pilot, Oranga Tamariki is well advanced in planning what future versions of the MSA may look like and is looking to deliver the programme again in 2026.

The MSA is a kaupapa-driven, military-style residential programme for serious and persistent youth offenders and will provide an evidence-based, trauma-informed, alternative pathway for youth offenders to help them thrive within their whānau and communities.

Working in partnership with mana whenua and other youth focused providers, the programme is intended to bring hope, healing, and sustained change.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The T eam Leader Operations is an integral part of the leadership team. You will lead a team that is passionate about positively influencing the pathway and journey a rangatahi is travelling on. You will provide unwavering, supportive team management and leadership whilstensuringthe safety and security of everyone in the residence is always maintained.

Responsibilities for the role includebut not limited to :

• Responsible for ensuring the effective coordination and timely delivery of day-to-day programmes and activities.
• Modelling and mentoring inspirational and motivational behaviours in both kaimahi and teenagers.
• Responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Youth Care Workers and teenagers.
• Responding to and safely managing incidents as they arise during the course.
• An understanding and / or experience of working within an LSV / MAC / Military / Personal Training Instructor qualified or other structured learning environment, although this is not essential.
• Position reports to the MSA Associate Director 2IC.

Looking to fill 3 x Team Leader Operation p ositions, these roles wi ll be on a ro tating ro ster which consists of AM shift s (0615- 245pm) and PM shift s (2 : 15pm- 10 : 45pm) . S hifts will cover Monday to Sunday therefore you will need to be flexible to work all days set in the roster pattern.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

We want inspired and talented people leaders with the vision , knowledge, capability and drive to help us continue our Residence transition journey.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

This is an opportunity to contribute to a programme of work that can have life-changing impactsforrangatahi. Successful candidates will start in the role with specific Military Style Academy training to be best prepared for this mahi.

The remuneration for the role starts from $106,416 to $117,782.00 dependant on experience.

Mepēheatetukutono | How to Apply

Please see the position description provided for further information relevant to this position.

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.

Applications close at midnight on 27th November 2025 – We’ll be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they come in, so don’t wait, apply now!

If you are interested, 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.

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