Family Group Conference Co - ordinator

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity available
• A competitive salary between $84,491 and $98,674 dependant on experience

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children currently have an exciting permanent, fulltime opportunity for a Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator based in our Rotorua site - a passionate and innovative team where relationships are built on mutual trust and respect.

Aotearoa is internationally recognised as a world leader in Family Group Conferences, as an FGC Coordinator you will be part of a team who is responsible for managing this complex and challenging process.

Rotorua is known for more than our amazing geothermal sights, mud pools and geysers. We are the home of a real adventure playground and if you enjoy mountain biking, rafting, awesome walking spaces including the Redwood forest, luging, fishing , taking relaxing spas then this is the place to come and better still we are only an hour away from coastal beaches and 2 .5 hours away from The Tongariro National Park and skifields

Mo te tunga | About the role

In this role you will be expected to operate in a supportive role in order to help achieve our goals and demonstrate our values.

This role will see you working as an integrated part of the communities within Rotorua facilitating, care and protection, truancy, and transition to independence related FGC's. Working closely with tamariki, rangatahi and their wh nau in a relational, inclusive, and restorative way, you will be supporting the creation of plans to meet identified needs through wh nau-led decision-making focused on the best interests of tamariki and rangatahi.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be relational, dynamic, agile, and have well-developed communication skills. Having the ability to influence and motivate transformative change within a complex environment will be the key to your success. Having resilience, planning skills, and self-motivation will be advantageous.

Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Strong community networks with an ability to connect and build strong trusting relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, wh nau and community
• Well-developed facilitation skills with the ability to relate, understand, plan, act with others, and reflect, to evidence the application of relevant FGC standards and practices throughout the process.
• Experience in mediation and negotiation and the ability to understand complex dynamics
• Ability to self-direct and manage your own workload with excellent organisational skills.
• Well-developed communication skills as you will be engaging with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• High level of interpersonal skill set and ability to be relational with whanau and professionals
• To champion the principles of the Oranga Tamariki Cultural Practice Framework and have a good understanding of The Oranga Tamariki Act
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in your practice
• A valid and clean Full New Zealand's drivers' licence

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $84,491 and $98,674 dependant on experience. 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.

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 ***email_hidden***

Applications close: Sunday 7th June 2026! However, we will be reviewing CVs and inviting candidates to interview so get your applications in now!!

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.