Residential Youth Worker & Mentor

New Zealand Government; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Remuneration progression

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is hiring Residential Youth Workers to support and empower tamariki and rangatahi in our Youth Justice Residence. You will be a positive role model, mentor tamariki, and participate in engaging activities to enhance their wellbeing and learning.

You will work rosters including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and must pass the Vulnerable Children’s Act check and police vetting. Training is provided to prepare you for this important work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in youth-focused roles.
• Ability to build trust and respect with tamariki.
• Willingness to work a roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Keep tamariki safe while modelling positive behaviours.
• Mentor and guide tamariki to support wellbeing and development.
• Plan and participate in activity programmes and learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with partners to support whānau and community connections.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Active listening

Reliability

Interpersonal 커뮤니ation

Experience with children

Customer service

Job description

Oranga Tamariki is hiring Residential Youth Workers to support and empower tamariki and rangatahi in our Youth Justice Residence. You will be a positive role model, mentor tamariki, and participate in engaging activities to enhance their wellbeing and learning.

You will work rosters including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and must pass the Vulnerable Children’s Act check and police vetting. Training is provided to prepare you for this important work.