Casual Resource Workers - Christchurch

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Christchurch is seeking Casual Tamariki and rangatahi Resource Workers to support tamariki and rangatahi in various short or block assignments. The role involves transporting tamariki, supervision, and collaboration with social workers to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The position requires flexibility for weekends, varying hours, and potential overnight stays. A clean full driver’s licence and strong cultural awareness are essential to build trust with

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience, empathy and ability to see beyond challenges.
• Experience with tamariki and rangatahi who may have complex needs.
• Discretion and ability to earn trust of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and staff.
• Demonstrate tolerance and understanding.
• Ability to work in New Zealand with a clean full driver’s licence.
• Understanding of Tikanga Māori and Pacific Island cultures.

Responsibilities

• Transport tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities and respite.
• Minding tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānau.
• Weekend work and hours outside core hours may be required, with occasional overnight stays.
• Support, mentor and walk alongside tamariki and rangatahi on their journey with us.
• Assist Social Workers if needed.
• Supervise visits at venues with parents/whānau and write observational reports for social workers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Patience

Discretion

Cultural awareness

Report writing

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Casual Resource Workers - Based in Christchurch

Casual Tamariki & rangatahi Resource Workers vacancies (Please note hours are not guaranteed) Hourly rate $26.00 per hour (as and when required for short or block assignments)

Are you driven to make a difference for tamaiti tāne and their whānau? At Oranga Tamariki, we are committed to placing tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do. We believe every young person deserves to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving whānau.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

Ideal candidates for this role are strong, assertive individuals who are driven to making a difference to the lives of our young people. In this rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our Tamariki and rangitahi, helping them navigate their journeys with understanding and care.

The mahi you do will vary depending on the needs at the time, but could include the following:

• Transport tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities, and respite
• Minding tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānau
• Weekend work and hours outside of core business hours may be required, and travel may on occasion require you to stay overnight.
• Support, mentor and walk alongside our tamariki and rangatahi during their journey with us
• You may assist Social Workers if the need arises
• Supervising tamariki and rangatahi visits at a variety of venues with parents, whānau and/or siblings, and writing observational reports for the social worker.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatangaōu

• Flexibility to work varying hours including weekends and potentially overnight stays
• Patience, empathy and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling with
• Experience with tamariki and rangatahi who may have complex needs (Behavioral, Trauma, ADHD, Autism, FASD to name a few)
• Exhibit discretion and be able to earn the trust of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other staff
• Demonstrate tolerance and understanding
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience, be able to prepare an accurate, understandable, and useable report or incident record to social workers
• Always show a high degree of consistency in behaviour and act as a clear and positive role model, generating confidence and commitment of others through his/her own ethical conduct
• The ability to work in NewZealand, hold a clean current full driver’s licence
• An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular, Tikanga Māori & Pacific Island cultures.

What’s in it for you | Nōu te rourou

• A vibrant and supportive team environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of tamariki and rangitahi

Applications close: Wednesday28 October 2026