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 whilst ensuring the safety and security of everyone in the residence is  always maintainedResponsibilities for the role include but 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.   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 P revious  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  Proven cultural competence  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 impacts for rangatahi. Successful candidates will start in the role with specific Military Style Academy training to be best prepared for this mahi.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyPlease see the position description provided for further information relevant to this positionApply 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 27 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.