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Youth Worker

Oranga TamarikRotorua, NZ

3 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in helping tamariki develop the skills they need to be meaningful contributors to their whānau & communities? Would you like to share your interests, passions, and culture to help inspire and empower rangatahi? We would love to hear from you!

Permament Position
Based at our Nelson Site

Mō te tūnga | About the role

At our site, we are working differently with our tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. We are taking a collaborative team approach to decision making, planning and case management.

This position will see you involved in all aspects of supporting the team to implement the non-social work components of the young person's plan. The scope for development in this role is great and you will be a valued member of the team.

Engaging with whānau and other people involved in the rangatahi's plan

Spending time with the rangatahi and relating well to young people

Working alongside Social Workers to support the mahi of bringing to life the Care Standards and positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi

Attending meetings with the rangatahi and other professionals from a range of different agencies e.g. Police, Education, Health and the community

Making and coordinating appointments for rangatahi

Involving in activity based and recreational programmes with our rangatahi

Taking young people to appointments that do not require a social workers presence

Helping rangatahi to learn independence skills such as shopping and budgeting

Supporting rangatahi at Family Group Conferences

Recording and other administrative tasks to support the team

Supporting rangatahi to attend visit e.g. with mental health and education services

May be required to attend visits to the home or with other whānau

These are just examples; a lot will depend on the special skills you bring to the team and how these can contribute to better outcomes for our rangatahi. You will be involved in the planning for the rangatahi and provide valuable feedback to the team from your involvement.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include :

Experience working with rangatahi and tamariki with resilience, initiative and a proactive approach.

Sound judgement with the ability to manage risk and make tough decisions.

Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience.

Understanding in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.

A tertiary education within psychology, social sciences, social work, sports, music, arts or teaching would be an advantage (but is not required). Life learnings are equally important and we value the life experience of our staff bring to this practical and challenging role.

A current and valid clean New Zealand driver's license.

Meet the Children's Act safety checking and our vetting requirements, including the right to work in New Zealand.

Flexibility to work different shifts - mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

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 to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

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.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from $57,760 to $65,334 depending on experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure.

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. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit

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Youth Worker • Rotorua, NZ