Casual Resource Workers - Manawatu (Child and Youth support)

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A government agency focused on children's welfare in New Zealand is looking for Casual Resource Workers. You will support tamariki and rangatahi by providing mentorship and transport to various activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong people skills, flexibility, and a clean driver's license. This role requires empathy and the ability to handle challenging situations. If you're driven to positively impact vulnerable youth, consider applying for this meaningful position.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Strong, assertive individuals driven to make a difference.
• Ability to work in New Zealand and hold a clean current driver's licence.
• Demonstrate discretion and earn trust.

Responsibilities

• Transport tamariki and rangatahi to appointments and activities.
• Support and mentor tamariki and rangatahi during visitations.
• Write observational reports for social workers.

Skills

Flexibility to work varying hours

People skills

Experience with complex needs

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of cultural issues

Job description

Casual Resource Workers - Manawatu (Child and Youth support)

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• Casual Resource Workers supporting Tamariki and Rangatahi
• Palmerston North location
• $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 dedicated to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say. All tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving whānau. We are on a journey to ensure it happens.

About the role (Mō te tūnga)

Ideal candidates are strong, assertive individuals who are driven to make a difference to our tamariki and rangatahi. This role can sometimes see you facing difficult situations so it's important to hire the right candidates who have a calm demeanour, patience when faced with potentially challenging behaviour, and understanding of the needs of tamariki and rangatahi.

Key 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 of core business hours may be required; 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.
• Supervise tamariki and rangatahi visits at a variety of venues with parents, whānau and/or siblings, and write observational reports for the social worker.

What you will bring (Ngā pūmanawatanga āu)

• Flexibility to work varying hours during the week and weekends, and to changing priorities.
• People skills, patience, and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling with, and an empathy for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Experience with tamariki and rangatahi who may have complex needs (Behavioural, 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 and prepare accurate, understandable, usable reports or incident records for 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 your own ethical conduct.
• The ability to work in New Zealand and hold a clean current 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)

We are a small, vibrant, and strong team, and we offer training and professional development so that you can develop and grow. We welcome diversity and we work in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

How to Apply (Me pēhea te tuku tono)

If you want to help improve the lives of vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi please apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an employee of Oranga Tamariki already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. Only applications made online will be accepted. For any queries, please contact the hiring team.

Applications close: Monday 3 November 2025. We will be reviewing and inviting candidates to interview as we go, so get your application in now! Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once the role is filled.

Before applying, make yourself familiar with our code of conduct which sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Temporary.
Job function: Other and Health Care Provider.
Industries: Government Administration.

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