Youth Justice Resource Worker - Hawkes Bay

New Zealand Government; Hastings; Sur place; NZD 30 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday pay

Casual hours

Résumé du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Hawke’s Bay is seeking casual Resource Workers to support tamariki and rangatahi alongside our Youth Justice Social Workers. You’ll provide mentoring, supervise court and community activities, and help young people attend appointments while maintaining records and confidentiality.

The role offers flexible casual hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a starting rate of NZD 26 per hour plus 8% holiday pay.

Qualifications

• We are looking for people who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to supporting young people to succeed.
• You will bring a genuine passion for working with and supporting tamariki and rangatahi.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in caregiving, youth work, social services, community support, coaching, mentoring, or similar environments.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive in challenging situations.
• Respect for confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, particularly tikanga Māori and Pacific communities.
• Full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Flexibility to work casual hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsabilités

• Building positive relationships with tamariki and rangatahi through one-to-one support and mentoring.
• Providing supervision and support at Youth Court, community appointments, access visits, and activities.
• Transporting young people safely to appointments, programmes, court appearances, and placements.
• Acting as a positive role model while supporting young people to achieve agreed goals.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement during difficult or uncertain times.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with Social Workers and the wider team.
• Supporting Youth Justice Social Workers with day-to-day activities and programmes.

Connaissances

Compassionate

Dependable

Communication skills

Caregiving

Youth work

Confidentiality

Driver Licence

Cultural awareness

Description du poste

Come join a vibrant, supportive Hawkes Bay based Youth Justice team covering both Napier and HastingsFlexibility of casual hours to suit your lifestyle$26 per hour + 8% holiday payDo you have a passion for supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their potential? Have you guided your own children, whānau members, or young people through life's ups and downs and want to make a meaningful difference in your community?If so, this could be the opportunity for you.As a Resource Worker, you'll work alongside our Youth Justice Social Workers to provide practical support, positive role modelling, encouragement, and guidance to tamariki and rangatahi during important moments in their lives. Whether you're helping a young person attend court, supporting them to achieve personal goals, or simply being a consistent and trusted adult, your contribution can have a lasting impact.Mō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is committed to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do. We work together to ensure children and young people are safe, strong, connected, and able to thrive in loving whānau and communities. Our values guide us every day:We put Tamariki firstWe believe Aroha is vitalWe respect the Mana of peopleWe are Tika and PonoWe value WhakapapaWe recognise that Oranga is a journeyOur purpose is to ensure all tamariki are supported to grow up safe, loved, and connected, with every opportunity to flourish.Mō te tūnga | About the roleThis role is part of a casual pool of Resource Workers who provide flexible support to our Youth Justice team on an as-needed basis. No two days are the same. You could be helping a young person navigate a challenging situation, supporting whānau connections, or assisting Social Workers with a range of youth-focused activities.Key responsibilities may include:Building positive relationships with tamariki and rangatahi through one-to-one support and mentoringProviding supervision and support at Youth Court, community appointments, access visits, and activitiesTransporting young people safely to appointments, programmes, court appearances, and placementsActing as a positive role model while supporting young people to achieve agreed goalsProviding emotional support and encouragement during difficult or uncertain timesMaintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with Social Workers and the wider teamSupporting Youth Justice Social Workers with day-to-day activities and programmesThis is meaningful work where your life experience, resilience, and ability to connect with young people can make a genuine difference.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringWe're looking for people who are compassionate, dependable, and committed to supporting young people to succeed.You will bring:A genuine passion for working with and supporting tamariki and rangatahiStrong communication and relationship-building skillsExperience in caregiving, youth work, social services, community support, coaching, mentoring, or similar environmentsThe ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive in challenging situationsPositive role-modelling and sound judgementRespect for confidentiality and the ability to maintain professional boundariesAn understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, particularly tikanga Māori and Pacific communitiesA full, clean New Zealand Driver LicenceFlexibility to work casual hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays when requiredNōu te rourou | What's in it for youThis is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the wellbeing and future of young people in your community.You'll enjoy:Being part of a welcoming and supportive Youth Justice teamFlexible casual work arrangementsOpportunities to develop specialist skills and experience working with rangatahiOngoing training and professional developmentA workplace committed to inclusion, diversity, and wellbeingThe chance to make a positive impact in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi, and whānauThe hourly rate for this casual position is $26 per hour plus 8% holiday pay.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact [e-mail] close: 12 November 2026, we will be reviewing and inviting candidates to interview as we go so get your application in now!! Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert early if the role is filled.If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.