Residential Youth Support Worker - Flexible Shifts

Oranga Tamariki; South Head; Remote; NZD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual progression based on tenure

Training and professional development

Flexible work options

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is seeking a Residential Youth Worker to provide care and support to tamariki and rangatahi at Kaahui Whetuu in South Auckland. The role supports young people to make positive life choices, with rostered shifts for 24/7 coverage and a permanent contract.

Typical duties include coaching rangatahi through daily life, helping with studies and life skills, plus mentoring youth through trauma while building rapport.

Qualifications

• Full, clean, valid driver’s licence required.
• Ability to drive a manual vehicle desirable.
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with.
• Resilience, initiative and a proactive approach with a positive outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori would be an advantage.
• Flexibility to work different shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to rangatahi in our care and encourage positive choices.
• Coach rangatahi through structured day and life necessities.
• Participate in activities, sports, and cultural programmes with the young people.
• Mentor rangatahi to develop life skills such as cooking, art, music.
• Build rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and help redirect behaviour.

Job description

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is seeking a Residential Youth Worker to provide care and support to tamariki and rangatahi at Kaahui Whetuu in South Auckland. The role supports young people to make positive life choices, with rostered shifts for 24/7 coverage and a permanent contract.

Typical duties include coaching rangatahi through daily life, helping with studies and life skills, plus mentoring youth through trauma while building rapport.