Residential Youth Worker — Mentor & Rehabilitation Coach

Marketplace; Rolleston; À distance; NZD 58 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Four weeks and three days annual leave

23% roster allowance

On-site meals

Regular training and development

Employee assistance programme

Résumé du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Canterbury is seeking Residential Youth Workers for Te Puna Wai at Rolleston. You will keep a safe environment, mentor rangatahi and support their growth across health, education, and employment, while strengthening whānau connections.

The role involves shift work across mornings, evenings, nights and weekends, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and community safety. Benefits include generous leave and developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience and a passion for wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of rangatahi
• Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people
• Empathy, patience and resilience
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others and contribute to a supportive and inclusive team
• Willingness and ability to work across a roster covering mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Good level of physical fitness to safely support and interact with rangatahi
• Ability to present at work free from the influences of drugs and alcohol
• Right to work in New Zealand and ability to meet safety checks and police vetting; Clean Slate does not apply; must have a clean and clear driver’s licence

Responsabilités

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for rangatahi, staff and the community
• Support rangatahi in personal growth, health, education, training and employment
• Help rangatahi build relationships with whānau and communities and follow referrals to services
• Coach rangatahi through structured daily routines and life necessities
• Participate in activities with rangatahi, including sports and gym
• Establish rapport with traumatised rangatahi and redirect behaviour
• Residences operate 24/7 with shifting rosters (AM, PM, nights, weekends)

Description du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Canterbury is seeking Residential Youth Workers for Te Puna Wai at Rolleston. You will keep a safe environment, mentor rangatahi and support their growth across health, education, and employment, while strengthening whānau connections.

The role involves shift work across mornings, evenings, nights and weekends, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and community safety. Benefits include generous leave and developmental opportunities.