Team Leader Operations - Epuni Care and Protection Residence

Job Description

Team Leader Operations - Epuni Care and Protection Residence We have an opportunity for an experienced and operationally focused professional to join our Care Team as a Team Leader Operations. This is a full-time opportunity, which requires the ability to work across weekends. Mōd mɛōd | 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 We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Moáori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. Mōd te tūną | About the role The Team Leader Operations is an integral part of the Residential Leadership Team. You will lead a team of Residential Youth Workers that are passionate about positively changing the course or pathway a rangatahi is travelling on. You will provide unwavering, supportive team management and leadership whilst ensuring the safety and security of everyone in the residence is maintained at all times. As part of this role, you will be required to complete the roster shift (Friday to Sunday, 1:00pm to 9:00pm) approximately once every three weeks. You will also be a point of contact for kaimahi to report absences from work and provide appropriate support and communication as required. Responsibilities for the role include: Providing support and leadership to operational delivery and strategic vision for the residence and community homes Implementing our policies and safe working practices Maintaining and nurturing relationships with local Iwi, community groups and key agencies Ensuring residential staff training and supervision requirements are met Ngč poumanawatanga ōd | What you will bring You will be committed to leading by example at all times, enjoy working collaboratively and motivated by building strong, open relationships. In addition to this you will have the following skills and experiences: The ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and work as one team including iwi and whānau, team, staff, leadership and management Proven ability to quickly build rapport with tamariki and whānau Ability to navigate ambiguous and complex situations Ability to lead and implement change initiatives Risk management experience, within a complex regulatory environment Demonstrated commitment to and respect for the Tiriti o Waitangi and incorporate this into your work, with an understanding and application of Tikanga Moáori Relevant experience working with at-risk children or youth or a qualification in youth work, sport and recreation, education, health, or psychology is preferred A full, clean NZ driver's licence is essential Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Moáori, and Pacific peoples' culture Nōd te rourou | What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through. Annual remuneration for this position is between $106,416 and $117,782 dependent on experience, with tenure-based progression steps available above this range. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ . Reference # 42953 Location(s) Lower Hutt Expertise Care Services, Management, Services for children and families, Youth Justice, Therapy, Youth Justice, Youth work #J-18808-Ljbffr