Rangatahi Support & Development Specialist

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 58 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Permanent Youth Worker to join the Care & Protection team at our Westgate site. You will work closely with rangatahi, whānau and fellow professionals to support the young person’s plan and contribute to positive outcomes.

You will engage with tamariki, participate in team meetings, accompany rangatahi to appointments, and help build independence skills while coordinating care with social workers and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.
• Full and clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation.
• Knowledge of cross‑cultural practices, including Tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsabilités

• Engage with whānau and others involved in the rangatahi's plan.
• Spend time with rangatahi and relate well to young people.
• Support Social Workers in implementing the Care Standards and outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Attend meetings with rangatahi and professionals from agencies (Police, Education, Health, community).
• Coordinate appointments for rangatahi and support activity-based programs.
• Assist rangatahi to develop independence skills (shopping, budgeting).
• Support Family Group Conferences and related processes.
• Record and perform administrative tasks to support the team.

Connaissances

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga

NZ Driver's Licence

Description du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Permanent Youth Worker to join the Care & Protection team at our Westgate site. You will work closely with rangatahi, whānau and fellow professionals to support the young person’s plan and contribute to positive outcomes.

You will engage with tamariki, participate in team meetings, accompany rangatahi to appointments, and help build independence skills while coordinating care with social workers and other agencies.