Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Mentor

Oranga Tamariki; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children in Dunedin invites applications for a Permanent Residential Youth Worker at Puketai – Care and Protection Residence in Andersons Bay. You will provide care, guidance and encouragement to rangatahi aged 8-17 in a 24-hour, structured setting.

You will coach rangatahi through daily routines, deliver education and therapeutic activities, support learning, and role-model positive decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with rangatahi (professional, cultural, voluntary, or lived).
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and sound judgement.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Has the flexibility to work rostered shifts (including weekends and public holidays).
• Holds a full, clean NZ driver's licence and has the right to work in New Zealand.
• Has an understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support rangatahi through a structured daily routine.
• Deliver innovative programmes including education, therapeutic interventions, and life and social skills development.
• Participate in physical activities such as sports and gym sessions alongside young people.
• Support learning and study, and teach practical life skills such as cooking, art, music, and cultural programmes.
• Mentor rangatahi to build confidence, resilience, and positive decision-making skills.
• Build strong, respectful relationships based on trust and consistency.

Skills

Rangatahi experience

Resilience

Empathy

Communication skills

Rostered shifts flexibility

NZ driver's licence

Tikanga Māori & te reo Māori

Job description

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children in Dunedin invites applications for a Permanent Residential Youth Worker at Puketai – Care and Protection Residence in Andersons Bay. You will provide care, guidance and encouragement to rangatahi aged 8-17 in a 24-hour, structured setting.

You will coach rangatahi through daily routines, deliver education and therapeutic activities, support learning, and role-model positive decision-making in a dynamic environment.