Youth Worker

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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!

• Permanent position available
• Based at our Dunedin site

The Dunedin Youth Justice team are excited to be looking for a youth worker to join our mahi of an intensive intervention approach to tamariki engaging in serious offending behaviour. This is innovative and fast paced mahi alongside key agency partners that ensures tamariki and whānau have the support they require to reduce the likelihood of further offending and escalation through the justice system. The successful applicant have the opportunity to be part of this and work alongside other experienced kaimahi.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our site understands that the causes of offending are complex, and that successfully dealing with our rangatahi demands action beyond simple punitive measures. Guiding positive behavioural change is often challenging and requires a team & collaborative approach.

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 our team.

Youth Justice youth workers have many responsibilities, including :

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

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

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 the role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close Sunday 14th December however we will reviewing CV's as we go so get your applications in today as we will close the role if preferred candidate is found! Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once the role is filled

To ensure our kaimahi can present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol, please familiarize yourself with our code of conduct.

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