Overview
Mentor - Taranaki
Casual Position
"Supporting Families, Caring for Children"
The Open Home Foundation (OHF) is a Christian Community Response and has a vision that every child and young person has the opportunity to grow up in a secure, loving family and receive a depth of care which will bless them throughout their lives.
Integral to our ongoing success are our Mentors who ensure the needs and safety of our Tamariki are paramount.
The Mentor role plays a very important part in the life of our tamaiti or rangatahi.
The Mentor will work one to one, supporting our tamaiti or rangatahi to meet their goals while demonstrating a lot of care, empathy and professionalism.
This role will require someone who is able to be flexible and responsive, supporting the needs of a 15-year-old female.
What you will need
The successful applicant will have the following :
Ideally have a Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or relevant qualification
Have experience providing physical, emotional and therapeutic care of vulnerable children / young people with disabilities
Have experience working with rangatahi in a community setting
Be excellent at quickly establishing confidence, rapport and routine with the child and their family
Have their own transport and a full clean driver's licence
Be First Aid certified
Be able to work evenings and weekends, sleepovers
An in-depth understanding of how the role recognises the special relationship between Maori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organisation's special character
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Applications Close : 11 October 2025
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Taranaki • Taranaki, New Zealand