Rangatahi Empowerment & Support Mentor

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Auckland; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children at the Ōtara Youth Justice Site seeks a dedicated care-support role to help tamariki and rangatahi thrive. You will build relationships, support goal attainment, and work with Social Workers and partner agencies to create positive pathways for the future.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to care plans, and support participation in cultural and recreational programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with tamariki and rangatahi.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Good judgement and confidence in managing risk and making decisions.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to see potential in every young person.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and te ao Māori.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.
• The ability to meet Children's Act safety checking and right-to-work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support rangatahi to develop practical life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and independence.
• Build positive relationships with young people and their whānau.
• Assist rangatahi to attend appointments, programmes, and important meetings.
• Work alongside Social Workers to deliver care plans and achieve better outcomes.
• Support participation in recreational, cultural, and activity-based programmes.
• Coordinate appointments and provide administrative support to the team.
• Partner with professionals across education, health, police, and community organisations.

Skills

Rangatahi support

Relationship skills

Risk management

Empathy & patience

Tikanga Māori

Flexible shifts

NZ driver license

Right-to-work checks

Education

Relevant qualification advantageous

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children at the Ōtara Youth Justice Site seeks a dedicated care-support role to help tamariki and rangatahi thrive. You will build relationships, support goal attainment, and work with Social Workers and partner agencies to create positive pathways for the future.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to care plans, and support participation in cultural and recreational programmes.