Casual Care Worker Hillcrest Home Hamilton

Casual Care Worker Hillcrest Home Hamilton

Hillcrest Home is looking for empowering & passionate Casual Care Workers to provide support for rangatahi!

Mō mātou | About us :

Hillcrest Home is a purpose-built, non-secure facility located in a residential Hamilton suburb. Hillcrest Home provides a safe and therapeutic home-like environment for rangatahi (young people) aged 14 to 17 years old who are involved in the NZ Youth Justice system. Using a therapeutic approach underpinned by Matauranga Māori and cognitive behavioural therapy, we aim to provide the highest level of care for rangatahi.

Our tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau. 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-centered, 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 :

We are looking for positive role models to work with our young people, helping them turn their lives around. Our Care Workers, as part of a team, provide daily care and support to help rangatahi re-engage with school / vocation, attend appointments, visit with family, connect with peers, and manage themselves within the home. We work to keep our rangatahi connected to positive influences—mentors, whānau, work, and community programs.

As a Casual Care Worker, you will cover shifts for our permanent Care Workers. This role is not 9 to 5; our rangatahi require wrap-around support, which is why our Care Workers do rostered shifts as we provide 24 / 7 care (including weekends and public holidays).

Typical duties include :

• Coaching rangatahi through structured daily routines and life skills
• Participating in activities with rangatahi
• Supporting with studies, teaching life skills such as cooking, art, music, and cultural programs, and mentoring for positive life choices
• Building rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and redirecting behavior

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring :

We value the skills and experiences of our kaimahi. The following are essential for this role :

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you :

This position pays $26.00 / hour plus 8% holiday pay. Shifts vary as residences operate 24 / 7.

We offer training and professional development to support your growth. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi. For more benefits, visit

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply :

Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. Existing Oranga Tamariki employees should register or login with their work email. All applications must be submitted through our careers site; please do not email applications or CVs. For questions, contact

Application close on the 15th September 2025!

Ensure you are familiar with our code of conduct, which requires staff to be free from drugs and alcohol at work.

Reference # 37809

Posted on 01 Sep 2025

Closes on 15 Sep : 55

Location(s) : Hamilton

Expertise : Care Services, Services for children and families, Youth Justice, Youth work

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