Youth Worker - Otepoti Site

New Zealand Government; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Permanent, full-time Youth Worker at our Ōtepoti site in Dunedin. The role involves supporting the team to implement non-social work components of the young person's plan, with a collaborative approach to decisions and case planning.

Salary ranges from $57,760 to $65,334, depending on experience. You will engage with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau, assist in coordinating appointments, support activity-based programs, and work alongside

Qualifications

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.
• Full and clean driver’s licence.
• Understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.
• Experience working with tamariki and whanau.
• Youth Work qualification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Engage with whānau and others involved in the tamariki and rangatahi's plan.
• Spend time with tamariki and rangatahi and relate well to young people.
• Work with Social Workers to support Care Standards and positive outcomes.
• Attend meetings with tamariki, rangatahi and other professionals from agencies.
• Make and coordinate appointments for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Involve in activity-based and recreational programmes.
• Take young people to appointments that do not require a social worker.
• Help tamariki and rangatahi learn independence skills like shopping and budgeting.
• Support tamariki and rangatahi at Family Group Conferences.
• Record and other administrative tasks to support the team.
• Support tamariki and rangatahi to attend visits with health and education services.

Skills

Te Reo Māori

Driver's licence

Cross-cultural awareness

Experience with tamariki and whanau

Education

Youth Work qualification

Job description

Permanent, fulltime Youth Worker position available! Role will be based at our Ōtepoti 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 site, we are working differently with our tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. We are taking a collaborative team approach to decision making, planning and case management.

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 tamariki and rangatahi's plan
• Spending time with the tamariki, 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 tamariki ,rangatahi and other professionals from a range of different agencies e.g. Police, Education, Health and the community
• Making and coordinating appointments for tamariki and rangatahi
• Involving in activity based and recreational programmes with our tamariki and rangatahi
• Taking young people to appointments that do not require a social workers presence
• Helping tamariki and rangatahi to learn independence skills such as shopping and budgeting
• Supporting tamariki and rangatahi at Family Group Conferences
• Recording and other administrative tasks to support the team
• Supporting tamariki and 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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga
• Full and clean driver's licence
• An understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• Evidence of working with tamariki and whanau
• Ideally a Youth Work or relevant qualification preferred but not mandatory

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 $57,760 to $65,334 dependant on experience. We offer the opportunity to work in a diverse, supportive and committed team alongside a range of professional development opportunities.