Youth Worker - Westgate

Oranga Tamariki; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is recruiting for a role based at our Westgate Site within the Care & Protection team to support rangatahi and their wh1aw in the community.

You will engage with whānau, accompany rangatahi to appointments, assist social workers to implement care standards and contribute to positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.
• Full and clean NZ driver's licence.
• Understanding and appreciation of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.

Responsibilities

• Engage with wh1aw and other people involved in the rangatahi's plan.
• Spend time with the rangatahi and relate well to young people.
• Work alongside Social Workers to support the maihi of bringing to life the Care Standards and positive outcomes.
• Attend meetings with rangatahi and other professionals from various agencies (Police, Education, Health, community).
• Make and coordinate appointments for rangatahi.
• Involve in activity-based and recreational programmes with our rangatahi.
• Take young people to appointments that do not require a social worker's presence.
• Help rangatahi learn independence skills such as shopping and budgeting.
• Record and other administrative tasks to support the team.
• Support rangatahi to attend visits (e.g., mental health and education services).
• May be required to attend visits to the home or with other whānau.

Skills

Te Reo Māori & Tikanga

NZ Driver's Licence

Understanding of Oranga Tamariki

Cross-cultural awareness

Job description

• Role will be based at ourWestgate Site with our Care & Protection team
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $57,760 to $65,334, depending on experience

If you think you have what it takes and are dedicated to achieving positive change for rangatahi and their whānau in the community, then we want to hear from you today!

Mō te tūnga| About therole

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 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 workers presence
• Helping rangatahi to learn independence skills such as shopping and budgeting
• 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.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga
• Full and clean NZ 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

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 puttingtamarikifirst, we believearohais vital, we respect themanaof people, we aretikaandpono, we valuewhakapapaand we recognise thatorangais a journey.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from$57,760 to$65,334 dependingon experience.

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.

Closes on 13 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s) Auckland, West Auckland

Expertise Care Services, Management, Services for children and families, Services for children and families, Youth Justice, Youth work