Youth Support (Resource Workers) - Horowhenua

New Zealand Government; Levin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is seeking casual Resource Workers to provide on-call, critical support for tamariki and rangatahi. Roles include transporting clients, mentoring, and supervising visits, with weekend and overnight hours possible. On-site at Horowhenua site in Levin.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, flexible, and capable of handling complex needs while maintaining professional boundaries and accurate reporting to social workers. NZ residency required.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work varying hours including weekends and potentially overnight stays.
• Patience, empathy and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling with.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills adapting to audience.
• Demonstrate tolerance and model ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Transporting tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities, and respite.
• Mentor and support tamariki and rangatahi during their journey with us.
• Supervise visits with parents/whānau and record observations for social workers.
• Assist Social Workers when needed and maintain incident reports.

Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Cultural awareness

Job description

Based at our Horowhenua SiteCasual tamariki & rangatahi support worker (Resource Workers) vacanciesHourly rate $26.00 per hour (as and when required for short or block assignments)Are you driven to make a difference for tamaiti tāne and their whānau? Join our pool of casual Resource Workers to provide on-call, critical support.About the role | Mō te tūngaAt Oranga Tamariki, we are committed to placing tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do. We believe every young person deserves to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving whānau.Ideal candidates for this role are strong, assertive individuals who are driven to making a difference to the lives of our young people. In this rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our tamariki and rangitahi, helping them navigate their journeys with understanding and care.The mahi you do will vary depending on the needs at the time, but could include the following:Transporting tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities, and respiteMinding tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānauWeekend work and hours outside of core business hours may be required, and travel may on occasion require you to stay overnight.Supporting, mentoring and walking alongside our tamariki and rangatahi during their journey with usYou may assist Social Workers if the need arisesSupervising tamariki and rangatahi visits at a variety of venues with parents, whānau and/or siblings, and writing observational reports for the social worker.What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōuFlexibility to work varying hours including weekends and potentially overnight staysPatience, empathy and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling withExperience with tamariki and rangatahi who may have complex needs (Behavioral, Trauma, ADHD, Autism, FASD to name a few)Exhibit discretion and be able to earn the trust of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other staffDemonstrate tolerance and understandingExcellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience, be able to prepare an accurate, understandable, and useable report or incident record to social workersAlways show a high degree of consistency in behaviour and act as a clear and positive role model, generating confidence and commitment of others through his/her own ethical conductThe ability to work in New Zealand, and hold a clean current full driver's licence (historic convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular, Tikanga Māori & Pacific Island cultures.What's in it for you | Nōu te rourouA vibrant and supportive team environment$26.00 hourly rate + 8% holiday payTraining and professional development opportunitiesThe chance to make a positive impact on the lives of tamariki and rangitahiTo see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tonoIf you want to help improve the lives of vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi please apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an employee of Oranga Tamariki already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. Only applications made online will be accepted. If you have any queries, please contact [e-mail] close just before midnight on Thursday 19 November 2026. Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once role is filled, and will be reviewing applications as they are received.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.