Residential Youth Worker: Support Rangatahi Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and development

Wellbeing focus

Employee benefits portal

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children, South Auckland, invites applications for Residential Youth Workers. You will provide care and support to tamariki and rangatahi, encouraging positive choices and helping them grow toward successful community reintegration.

Role requires rostered shifts across 24/7 coverage, with opportunities for training, professional development, and a supportive team environment. A driver’s licence and experience with Rangatahi are preferred, and tikanga Māori knowledge

Qualifications

• Full, clean driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• NZ citizenship or residency.
• Flexible to work varied shifts.
• Experience with Rangatahi and Tamariki.
• Understanding tikanga Māori and te reo Māori is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to young people in our care.
• Coach rangatahi through structured day and life necessities.
• Participate in activities with young people; sports, studies, life skills.
• Build rapport with rangatahi who have experienced trauma and guide behaviour.

Skills

Driver's license

Tikanga Māori

Te reo Māori

Empathy

Verbal & written communication

Resilience

Risk management

Education

Psychology background

Social work degree

Job description

Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children, South Auckland, invites applications for Residential Youth Workers. You will provide care and support to tamariki and rangatahi, encouraging positive choices and helping them grow toward successful community reintegration.

Role requires rostered shifts across 24/7 coverage, with opportunities for training, professional development, and a supportive team environment. A driver’s licence and experience with Rangatahi are preferred, and tikanga Māori knowledge