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

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

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.

Mŋ te tū̀ranga | 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

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

A recognised qualification or studies / papers completed in fields such as psychology, education, social work, nursing, management, business administration, sport & recreation management, or other related fields

Previous experience working with rangatahi

Previous resource management experience and demonstrated capability in effectively managing a shift or rostered environment

Proven experience in managing teams and staff development

Technically savvy - high degree of working knowledge in the use of a wide range of technology

Advanced planning and organisational skills

Strong relationship management skills and the ability to successfully engage with a wide range of stakeholders

Highly effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrated empathy for working with children

Nŏ˙u te rourou | What's in it for you

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

MepĔheatetukutono|HowtoApply

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ApplyonlinewithyourCVandCoveringLetter.IfyouareanOrangaTamarikiemployeealready,pleaseensureyouapplywithaloginusingyourOrangaTamarikiemailaddress.

Applications close at midnight on27 th 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.

Reference # 38808

Posted on 21 Nov 2025

Closes on 27 Nov : 55

Location(s) Palmerston North

Expertise Care Services, Management, Management, Management, Services for children and families, Youth Justice, Youth Justice, General / Business Unit Manager, Youth Justice, Sport & Recreation, Transport and Logistics, Youth work

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