Casual Residential Youth Workers Te Pae Tawhiti Dunedin

Casual Residential Youth Workers Te Pae Tawhiti Dunedin

Do you want the chance to make a difference one moment, milestone and interaction at a time? 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!

We currently have positions for Te Pae Tawhiti : Community Supervised Home, both based in Dunedin

What is a Youth Worker?

A Youth Worker works in Oranga Tamariki's Youth Justice Residences, Care & Protection Residences, Care & Protection Group Homes, and other residential facilities that provide care and support to youth offenders and / or at-risk / vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi.

This is not a 9 to 5 job - our rangatahi require wrap around support from us which is why our Residential Youth Workers do rostered shifts as we provide 24-hour, 7-days per week care (including weekends and public holidays).

Typical duties

• Coaching rangatahi through our structured day and through all life necessities
• Participating in activities with our rangatahi
• Supporting our rangatahi by helping them with their studies, teaching them life skills such as cooking, art, music and cultural programmes and mentor them to make positive life choices
• Establishing rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and assist with redirecting behaviour
• General housekeeping to maintain a tidy and safe space for young people
• Experience working with rangatahi and tamariki
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori
• A full, clean, valid driver license
• Meet the Children's Act safety checking and our vetting requirements
• New Zealand citizenship or residency
• Resilience, initiative and a proactive approach with a positive outlook
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
• A tertiary education within psychology, social sciences, social work, sports, music, arts or teaching would be an advantage but not necessary
• Flexibility to work different shifts - mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Sound judgement with the ability to manage risk and make tough decisions
• Life experience and understanding of what rangatahi may be going through

N f3u te rourou | Whatb s in it for you

This position pays $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay on hours worked. There is a variety of shifts available as operation is 24 / 7.

We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

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.

Applications Close

1st October 2025! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may receive contact prior to the application close date

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

Reference # 36427

Posted on 13 Sep 2025

Closes on 01 Oct : 55

Location(s) Dunedin

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