Casual Residential Youth Worker - Invercargillat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children - - Invercargill
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Invercargill
Are you passionate in making a real and positive difference to New Zealand's tamariki and rangatahi?We currently have an opportunity for Casual Residential Youth Workers to join our Te Whare Tumanako Tuatahi Group Home.Mō mātou | About us:Our tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau.
-centred, trauma-informed, and effective for all cultures.
We are a Ministry with a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say.
Mō te tūnga | About the role:Te Whare Tumanako Tuatahi is a 24 hours, 7 days per week operation, that operates in Invercargill, providing a homely environment focused on achieving positive change in the lives of rangatahi.
Our team is dedicated to improving outcomes for those in our care and helping them realise their potential.
This role is all about providing positive engagement, role-modelling and motivation for at-risk rangatahi, all the while demonstrating resilience, maturity, reliability and honesty.
We are committed to providing comprehensive, proactive care and support to rangatahi during their stay and as they transition back into the community.
To make this vision a reality, we are looking for Residential Youth Workers who are high quality role models and champions of rangatahi in our care and provide daily care and support.
This is not a 9 to 5 job
Life learnings are equally important and we value the life experience of our staff bring to this practical and challenging role.
Knowledge or high motivation to learn Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori An appropriate level of physical health & fitness to interact with rangatahi Valid right to work in New Zealand Full, clean New Zealand driver's license.
Meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:This position pays $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay on hours worked.
There is a variety of shifts available as residences operate 24/7.We 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.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address.
At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we're on a journey to ensure that it happens.
We are a leading social work practice that is child-centred, trauma-informed, and effective for all cultures.
We are a Ministry with a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say.
Mō te tūnga | About the role:Te Whare Tumanako Tuatahi is a 24 hours, 7 days per week operation, that operates in Invercargill, providing a homely environment focused on achieving positive change in the lives of rangatahi.
Our team is dedicated to improving outcomes for those in our care and helping them realise their potential.
This role is all about providing positive engagement, role-modelling and motivation for at-risk rangatahi, all the while demonstrating resilience, maturity, reliability and honesty.
We are committed to providing comprehensive, proactive care and support to rangatahi during their stay and as they transition back into the community.
To make this vision a reality, we are looking for Residential Youth Workers who are high quality role models and champions of rangatahi in our care and provide daily care and support.
They get involved assisting our young people to re-engage with school/vocation, attending appointments, having visits with their family, connecting with peers, and managing themselves within the home.
We work to keep our rangatahi connected to the positive influences in their lives- mentors, whānau, work and community-based programmes.
This is not a 9 to 5 job
- the successful candidate would be required to provide cover as and when required to support our permanent Residential Youth Workers staff and you could be asked to work any day of the week from Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays.
- however a strong motivation to learn restorative approaches is a great start.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring:We value our kaimahi and the wide range of skills and experiences they have.
We want to hear from you if you have: High quality skills to work with rangatahi who may have behavioural issues.
Studies or qualifications in psychology, social sciences, social work, education (not required but are beneficial).Life learnings are equally important and we value the life experience of our staff bring to this practical and challenging role.
Knowledge or high motivation to learn Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori An appropriate level of physical health & fitness to interact with rangatahi Valid right to work in New Zealand Full, clean New Zealand driver's license.
Meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:This position pays $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay on hours worked.
There is a variety of shifts available as residences operate 24/7.We 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.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address.
For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs.Applications Close: Tuesday 29 April 2025If 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.
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