M tnei tranga mahi | About this role RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER Casual, Whakatakapokai, Auckland M mtou | About usThe name 'Oranga Tamariki' carries our aspirations for all children, and it is our promise to the children and young people that we serve. 'Oranga' is the wellbeing we want to help the children we work with to have. 'Tamariki' reminds us that children are descended from greatness.

They are born with an inherent mana that can be damaged by abuse and neglect. Whakatakapokai is the most recent secure youth justice residence to open. With 15 beds, there is a strong aspirational focus on achieving positive change with rangatahi through a model of care that draws on holistic, relational, and restorative ways of being (Te Ao Maaori) to reduce reoffending.

As part of our collective brand of practice you may be asked to support certain activities across the youth justice network. M te tnga | About the roleResidential Youth Workers are high quality role models and champions of rangatahi in our care. They support rangatahi to strengthen their confidence and skills to be positive contributors to their whnau and communities.

Guiding behavioural change requires kaimahi with confidence and courage. There is a variety of responsibilities, including: Ensuring that a safe and secure environment is maintained for the benefit of the rangatahi, staff and the community Supporting rangatahi in their personal growth with a focus on addressing offending behaviours, learning new skills, strengthening pro-social relationships, maintaining physical and mental health, participating in daily activities and programmes. It is important that you are motivated to engage in our way of being, so it is an advantage to have skills in tikanga & te reo Mori - however a strong motivation to learn restorative approaches is a great start.

You will work within a collaborative and reflective workplace so need to be open minded and a team player who is committed to achieving Oranga Tamariki's vision, purpose, and values together. Ng pmanawatanga u | What you will bringWe value our kaimahi and the wide range of skills and experiences they have. We want to hear from you if you have: High quality skills to work with rangatahi who may have behavioural issues.

Studies or qualifications in psychology, social sciences, social work, education beneficial. Knowledge or high motivation to learn Tikanga and Te Reo Maaori Ability to operate within a reflective practice environment Available to work a roster that covers mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays Willingness to support at other South Auckland residences if operationally required An appropriate level of physical health & fitness to interact with rangatahi Right to work in New Zealand Full, clean New Zealand driver's license an advantage but not essential. Meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act In this role you need to have the right to work in New Zealand, either.