Overnight Youth Care Attendant – 30% Premium

Oranga Tamariki; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight penal rate (30%)

Significant training and professional/

Development opportunities

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking Residential Night Attendants for Te Awe Community Home in Lower Hutt. You will care for tamariki and rangatahi in a child-centred, trauma-informed environment, providing overnight supervision and support to help them feel safe and guided.

This permanent, full-time role runs from 10:00pm to 8:00am, Tuesday to Friday, with a 30% penal rate added to the annual salary for awake overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Our full-time overnight role requires a full, clean driver’s licence and NZ citizenship or residency.
• Experience working with rangatahi/tamariki and a proactive, empathetic approach is essential.
• Resilience, sound judgement, and ability to manage risk in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to young people in our care during overnight shifts.
• Encourage positive choices and maintain a safe, secure environment overnight.
• Be a role model and work as part of a collaborative residential team.

Skills

Driver's license

Empathy

Team player

Communication skills

Resilience

Risk management

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking Residential Night Attendants for Te Awe Community Home in Lower Hutt. You will care for tamariki and rangatahi in a child-centred, trauma-informed environment, providing overnight supervision and support to help them feel safe and guided.

This permanent, full-time role runs from 10:00pm to 8:00am, Tuesday to Friday, with a 30% penal rate added to the annual salary for awake overnight shifts.