Permanent Residential Youth Worker Te au Rere Palmerston North

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Residential Youth Worker and make a difference in the lives of young people. You will provide mentorship, role modeling, and coaching in a supportive environment, focusing on safety and positive development. With a competitive salary and comprehensive training, this role offers a rewarding career for those passionate about empowering youth.

Benefits

Six weeks of full-time paid training

Ongoing training and development

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like coaching, mentoring, tutoring, and customer service is beneficial.
• Ability to pass Vulnerable Children's Act check and Police vetting.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
• Participate in engaging activities like cooking classes and sports tournaments.

Skills

Resilience

Good Listening Skills

Trust Building

Education

Experience with Children

Coaching

Tutoring

Healthcare

Psychology

Education

Sports

Music

Art

Job description

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• Permanent, Full Time Roles Available
• We need role models with a passion for supporting and empowering rangatahi
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with youth? We are seeking empathetic, resilient, and honest individuals to support the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Join our Youth Justice Residence as a Residential Youth Worker and make a real difference in young lives. Our focus is on safety, security, and enhancing future prospects for tamariki through mentorship, role modeling, and coaching.

We offer engaging activities such as cooking classes, gaming and sports tournaments, vocational and cultural demonstrations, and community-led lessons, enriching the lives of our tamariki and fostering positive development.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Resilience, good listening skills, and the ability to build trust are essential. Experience with children or in roles like coaching, mentoring, tutoring, customer service, healthcare, psychology, education, sports, music, or art is beneficial.

Passion for sharing interests and culture, and being a positive role model, is highly regarded.

• Willingness to work shifts covering mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to participate in sports and interact safely with tamariki.
• Ability to pass Vulnerable Children's Act check and Police vetting.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance.
• Present at work free from drugs and alcohol influences.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Six weeks of full-time, paid training before starting shift work. Competitive annual salary between approximately $64,766 and $78,400, depending on experience, including shift allowances. We offer ongoing training, development, and career growth opportunities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter by midnight on 15th May 2025. Share your experiences, passions, and interests that motivate you to work with youth.