Hiring Now - Restorative Justice & Te Pae Oranga Manager (Limited Contract)

Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust (NKMP) is seeking a compassionate, organised, and confident kaimahi to manage our Specialist Facilitation Team on a 12-month maternity leave placement.

Our team delivers Te Pae Oranga (Iwi Community Panels) and Restorative Justice services. Te Pae Oranga is a community-led alternative to court action that identifies underlying causes of offending and determines outcomes to address these. Restorative Justice is a facilitated process between victims and offenders that enables victims to have a voice and supports offenders to understand the impact of their actions.In this role you will oversee the work of four staff members while also working directly with offenders, victims, support people, and professionals to coordinate and facilitate restorative processes and community panel outcomes.The desired applicant will have:

• Previous managerial experience
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and in sensitive situations
• The ability to work alongside people from all walks of life
• Experience or interest in restorative practices and community wellbeing
• The ability to work in Court, Marae, and community settings
• A commitment to Te Reo Māori use in the workplace
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A full driver’s licence

Full training will be provided. Flexible start date, ideally around 01 July 2026. This is a full-time position.

Opportunity to continue in an operational role is highly likely post the maternity leave cover.

Apply by forwarding your CV and a cover letter stating your interest (including preferred start date) to: Danielle Phillips, 92 Spey Street, Invercargill, or email danielle.phillips@nkmp.nz.

Employment is subject to police vetting and the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014.

Vacancy closes Monday 01 June 2026, 5:00pm.