Resource Worker - Domestic Support

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for ChildrenAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Job description

Resource Worker – Domestic Support (Casual)

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We are seeking a casual Resource Worker – Domestic Support for the Auckland region to provide support services to live-in caregivers and tamariki and rangatahi. The work you do will vary depending on the needs at the time but could include the following :

Significant part of the role is home cleaning and domestic work, supporting live-in caregivers to maintain a clean and safe living environment for tamariki and rangatahi.
Assisting with transport for tamariki to education, therapy, or health appointments as required.
Supporting live-in caregivers with day-to-day running of the household, including running errands or grocery shopping.
Supporting the home with establishing routines and enabling tamariki to settle into their new surroundings. Tamariki can be infants right up to adolescents.
Predominantly weekday work, with some flexibility to support occasional weekend shifts when live-in caregivers are accessing respite.

Benefits & Training

Work‑life balance.

Close-knit team who love to work together.

Supportive working environment.

Training opportunities, including First‑Aid Certification, Trust‑Based Relational Intervention, Trauma, FASD, MAPA.

Flexible working hours.

What You Will Bring

Empathy, patience and ability to see through behaviours and acknowledge struggles.

Experience working with tamariki and / or youth with varied needs.

A clean, current, full driver's licence and confidence driving a van.

Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to adapt to your audience.

Flexibility in working different hours and days at short notice.

Open and adaptable to an environment that is always changing.

Calm and professional manner.

Excellent listening, oral, written and observation skills.

Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, especially tikanga Māori and Pasifika culture.

Employment Details

Hourly rate : $26 per hour.

Location : Auckland

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Temporary

How to Apply

If you want to help improve the lives of vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi, please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Application Deadline

Applications close : 9th November 2025.

Equality & Inclusion

Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements and require that kaimahi present at work free from the influences of drugs and alcohol.

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