Casual Residential Worker - Te Puna Wai

Oranga Tamariki; Christchurch; Híbrido; NZD 30.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Holiday pay 8%

Descripción de la vacante

Oranga Tamariki is seeking a Casual Residential Youth Worker for Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence in Canterbury. You will support 13-17-year-olds awaiting court proceedings or serving sentences, helping them build skills and confidence in a safe, nurturing setting.

You will cover shifts across a 24/7 roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. A three-week, full-time paid induction (40 hours/week) is provided to start your new role.

Formación

• Experience in youth work, mentoring, tutoring or community support.
• Ability to listen without judgement and build respectful relationships.
• Be physically active and engage safely with tamariki.
• Pass Police vetting and Vulnerable Children's Act check.

Responsabilidades

• Support rangatahi to thrive and build skills.
• Guide daily routines and provide mentorship.
• Be reliable, present and maintain safety in a 24/7 roster.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing environment.
• Attend to induction and ongoing training.

Conocimientos

Youth work

Coaching

Mentoring

Tutoring

Community support

Descripción del empleo

Make a real difference in the lives of our rangatahi!

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive? Join our team at Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence as a Casual Residential Youth Worker and be part of a kaupapa that truly matters.

Our residence provides care and support for 13-17-year-olds who are either awaiting court proceedings or serving a sentence. While they are not free to leave, this is not a prison. We focus on creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where rangatahi can build skills, confidence, and hope for the future. As a Youth Worker, you'll play a vital role in keeping our tamariki safe, while also being a mentor, coach, and positive role model. You'll help guide them through daily routines, build trust, and support their personal growth.

At our Te Puna Wai residence, we have a school, sports field, visitors' suite, gym, and whare on site. We also have a small farm (complete with friendly farmanimals frompigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, and a pony!) that offers our tamariki valuable life skills and experience.

Our Youth Workers use these facilities to help enrich the lives of our tamariki and set them up with the skills they will need to meaningfully contribute to their whānau and community.

We welcome people from all walks of life. You might have experience in:

• Youth work, coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or community support
• Healthcare, psychology, education, sports, music, or the arts

What matters most is your ability to:

• Listen without judgment and build respectful relationships
• Be physically active and engage safely with tamariki
• Be reliable, consistent, and present at work free from the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Pass Police vetting and a Vulnerable Children's Act check
• Commit to athree-week, full-time paid induction (Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week).

As a casual staff member, you'll cover shifts across a 24/7 roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• 26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities for career development - many of our leaders started as Youth Workers!
• A supportive team environment where your mahi makes a real impact

Oranga Tamariki is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the role requirements. Please take time to read our Code of Conduct - it outlines our expectations, including presenting at work free from the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Reference # 43514

Posted on 02 Nov 2026

Closes on 30 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s) Ashburton, Christchurch, Rangiora, Timaru, Oamaru, Canterbury