Residential Youth Mentor | Make a Real Difference

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks of full-time paid training

Four weeks plus three days annual-leav

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Palmerston North invites you to join our Youth Justice Residence as a Residential Youth Worker. You will support and mentor tamariki, keeping them safe while encouraging learning through diverse activities.

We offer six weeks of paid training, a roster that covers mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, and opportunities for professional development. If you are empathetic, resilient, and committed to wellbeing, apply now to help tamariki build

Qualifications

• Ability to listen without judgement and build trust with tamariki.
• Willing to work a roster covering mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Pass Vulnerable Childrens Act check and Police vetting.

Responsibilities

• Keep tamariki safe and supported in residence.
• Act as mentor, role model and coach for tamariki.
• Deliver engaging activities and support learning opportunities.

Skills

Resilience

Active listening

Trust-building

Mentoring

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Palmerston North invites you to join our Youth Justice Residence as a Residential Youth Worker. You will support and mentor tamariki, keeping them safe while encouraging learning through diverse activities.

We offer six weeks of paid training, a roster that covers mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, and opportunities for professional development. If you are empathetic, resilient, and committed to wellbeing, apply now to help tamariki build