Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Looking for Youth Worker at South Head, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Manurewa Site!
• Full-time permanent role available

Do you want to help young people find a direction?

We are looking for positive role models to provide support, aroha and maintain a safe environment for our young people to achieve better outcomes.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Youth Worker, you will work directly with our young people to develop and deliver activities and programmes that give them opportunities to create and work towards positive goals. You’ll be a champion for them, helping them recognise and realise their own potential, and give them hope to lead positive lives.

If you genuinely care about providing young people with direction and hope, and giving them something to aspire to, you’ll get immense satisfaction from this role. Putting young people first, recognising their potential, and helping them break the cycle benefits not just them, but all Kiwis.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

You will need to be a realistic and resilient person to succeed in this role. These are young people who have experienced significant and serious challenges through their lives. You will need to treat them with empathy, tolerance, consistency and understanding to build a positive relationship.

Our ideal candidate, will have:

• Great engagement skills to overcome barriers
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Cultural awareness particularly around Māori and Pacifica communities
• Ability to establish relationships with people from all walks of life
• Good computer skills, particularly with MS Office Software, report writing is part of this role
• A current, and full driver’s license and ability to work some weekend hours
• Experience in social services or working with at-risk youth is ideal, however applicants with transferrable life skills are encouraged to apply

If you will have established relationships and networks across the area and a good knowledge of the key players to help you make a difference in the lives of youth, then apply today!

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, remuneration is between $53,972.00 – $65,334.00 and benefits, we also offer further progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant 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.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close 16th February 2024!!

“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.”