Rangatahi Youth Support & Mentoring Worker

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children seeks a Youth Worker at our Hamilton site to support rangatahi and their whānau. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to build positive outcomes, foster independence, and coordinate appointments with health and education services.

You will engage with whānau, attend meetings with professionals, and help implement Care Standards while providing meaningful guidance and support to rangatahi in achieving their goals.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.
• Experience working with traumatised rangatahi.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practices including Māori and Pacific cultures.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver licence.
• Experience in trauma-informed approaches with youth.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with whānau and rangatahi planning.
• Collaborate with Social Workers and partner agencies to implement Care Standards.
• Attend meetings with rangatahi and professionals from various agencies (Police, Education, Health).
• Coordinate appointments and transport for rangatahi.
• Support rangatahi to develop independence skills and participate in activities.
• Record and perform administrative tasks to support the team.

Skills

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Cross-cultural practice

Driver licence

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Job description

Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children seeks a Youth Worker at our Hamilton site to support rangatahi and their whānau. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to build positive outcomes, foster independence, and coordinate appointments with health and education services.

You will engage with whānau, attend meetings with professionals, and help implement Care Standards while providing meaningful guidance and support to rangatahi in achieving their goals.