Trauma-Informed Rangatahi Youth Worker

New Zealand Government Joba; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is hiring a Youth Worker in Te Tai Tokerau to support rangatahi and their whānau within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on building relationships, helping rangatahi achieve goals, and coordinating with partner agencies to create positive pathways.

The position is permanent, full-time with a salary from $57,760 to $65,334 NZD, depending on experience, and includes generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver licence.
• Understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation.
• Experience working with traumatised rangatahi.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with rangatahi and support their goals.
• Strengthen connections with whānau and work with partner agencies.
• Collaborate with social workers to create positive pathways.
• Engage in a multidisciplinary team approach.

Skills

Te Reo Māori

Tikanga Māori

Driver licence (full)

Experience with traumatised rangatahi

Cross-cultural practices knowledge

Oranga Tamariki understanding

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is hiring a Youth Worker in Te Tai Tokerau to support rangatahi and their whānau within a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on building relationships, helping rangatahi achieve goals, and coordinating with partner agencies to create positive pathways.

The position is permanent, full-time with a salary from $57,760 to $65,334 NZD, depending on experience, and includes generous benefits.