YJ Youth Worker - Hamilton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Youth Worker for our Hamilton site. You will support tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau, working within a multidisciplinary team to bring about positive outcomes.

The role involves planning with the team, engaging with families, and facilitating activities that promote independence and well-being. A NZ driver licence and understanding of Oranga Tamariki are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.
• Experience working with traumatised rangatahi.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices (Māori and Pacific cultures).

Responsibilities

• Engage with whānau and rangatahi involved in the plan.
• Spend time with rangatahi and relate to young people.
• Support the mahi of Care Standards and positive outcomes.
• Attend meetings with rangatahi and professionals from agencies.

Skills

Te Reo Māori Tikanga

Experience with traumatised rangatahi

Cross-cultural practices

Job description

1x permanent, fulltime Youth Worker position available! Role will be based at our Hamilton Site. We're offering a competitive salary starting from $57,760 to $65,334, depending on experience.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

At our Hamilton Youth Justice site, we're taking a fresh and collaborative approach to supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau. As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you'll play an important role in helping bring positive outcomes to life. No two days are the same. You'll build meaningful relationships with rangatahi, support them to achieve their goals, help strengthen connections with whānau, and work alongside Social Workers and partner agencies to create positive pathways for the future.

This position will see you involved in all aspects of supporting the team to implement the non-social work components of the young person's plan. The scope for development in this role is great and you will be a valued member of the team.

• Engaging with whānau and other people involved in the rangatahi's plan
• Spending time with the rangatahi and relating well to young people
• Working alongside Social Workers to support the mahi of bringing to life the Care Standards and positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi
• Attending meetings with the rangatahi and other professionals from a range of different agencies e.g. Police, Education, Health and the community
• Making and coordinating appointments for rangatahi
• Involving in activity based and recreational programmes with our rangatahi
• Taking young people to appointments that do not require a social worker's presence
• Helping rangatahi to learn independence skills such as shopping and budgeting
• Supporting rangatahi at Family Group Conferences
• Recording and other administrative tasks to support the team
• Supporting rangatahi to attend visit e.g. with mental health and education services
• May be required to attend visits to the home or with other whānau

These are just examples; a lot will depend on the special skills you bring to the team and how these can contribute to better outcomes for our rangatahi. You will be involved in the planning for the rangatahi and provide valuable feedback to the team from your involvement.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga

• A full, clean, current New Zealand driver licence (historic convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• An understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation
• Experience working with traumatised rangatahi
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

In return we provide a fascinating, rewarding and committed team environment where we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits - https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $57,760to$65,334dependent on experience. We offer the opportunity to work in a diverse, supportive and committed team alongside a range of professional development opportunities.