Youth Services Support Specialist – Allied Roles

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki seeks Allied Support Workers to support Social Workers at the Hamilton Youth Justice Site. You will assist with home visits, admin tasks, and transporting tamariki and rangatahi, enabling Social Workers to focus on statutory responsibilities.

This non-regulated role requires reliability, emotional resilience, and good communication. A recognised Social Services qualification is desirable, and a full driver's licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in community work supporting people in need.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Clean, current driver’s licence required.
• Ability to engage with Māori and Pasifika cultures.

Responsibilities

• Providing site-based on‑demand support to the team.
• Assisting social workers to enter case notes into CYRAS and other systems.
• Safely transporting tamariki and rangatahi to appointments, school, and activities.
• Helping organize Family Group Conferences (FGC) and setup tasks.
• Supporting tamariki in placement transitions and school re‑entry.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Reliability

Education

Social Services qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki seeks Allied Support Workers to support Social Workers at the Hamilton Youth Justice Site. You will assist with home visits, admin tasks, and transporting tamariki and rangatahi, enabling Social Workers to focus on statutory responsibilities.

This non-regulated role requires reliability, emotional resilience, and good communication. A recognised Social Services qualification is desirable, and a full driver's licence is essential.