Residential Youth Worker Full-time Job

Key points:

- Permanent full-time opportunity based in Wiri, South Auckland - Competitive salary - Full-time roles available to start in 2025 - Experienced Youth Workers needed with a passion for supporting and empowering rangatahi

Job requirements:

- Experience and a passion for wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of rangatahi - Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people - Good communication skills and ability to work with others - Understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori - Right to work in New Zealand

Job responsibilities:

- Maintaining a safe and secure environment for the benefit of rangatahi, staff, and the community - Supporting young offenders in their personal growth and rehabilitation - Coaching rangatahi through daily activities and life necessities - Participating in activities with young people - Establishing rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma

Qualifications:

- Experience as a Youth Worker preferred - Tertiary qualification and experience in working with tamariki and rangatahi in sport, health, and education advantageous

Skills:

- Empathy, patience, and resilience - Ability to work across various shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays - Good level of physical fitness - Understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori

Benefits:

- Full training, supervision, and career development opportunities - Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of rangatahi - Competitive annual remuneration with allowances for working shifts - Vibrant and supportive team with flexible work options - Significant training and professional development - Commitment to diversity and inclusive work environment

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 Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz. Applications for this role will close on 15 December 2024. Location: Auckland CBD. Send your resume and cover letter to Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz.