Care And Protection Coordinator - Canterbury Region

Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children currently has an exciting permanent, fulltime opportunity for a Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator based in the Canterbury region to join our Canterbury Coordinator Team - a passionate and innovative team where relationships are built on mutual trust and respect. These positions may be required to work across the five metro sites within Christchurch.

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.

We're offering a competitive salary for this position starting from $84,4+1 to $+8,674, depending on experience.

Mō te tūnga 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 the Christchurch Metro areas facilitating care and protection related FGC's. Working closely with tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau in a relational, inclusive, and restorative way, where you will be supporting the creation of plans to meet identified needs through decision-making focused on the best interests of tamariki rangatahi and their whanau.

This is a complex and rewarding role, where strong facilitation and mediation skills are a must, ensuring all decisions are in the best interest for the tamariki/rangatahi's safety and protection.

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.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

Previous experience in social services
Strong community networks with an ability to connect and build strong trusting relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau 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 Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
Upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrating this in your practice
A valid and clean New Zealand's drivers' licence

What's in it for you Nōu te rourou

In return we provide a fascinating and rewarding career with flexible working opportunities and a committed team environment where we thrive to make a difference. We offer a competitive salary as well as a generous benefit -

We also 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 and rangatahi.

Mō mātou About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

Our vision is to ensure 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 Māori organisations.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Me pēhea 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

Applications for this role close on Wednesday 5th February 2026. Please note we will be reviewing CVs as we go so get your applications in!

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.