Te Whare Tmanako Tuatahi- Invercargill is seeking a star to join the team on a fixed term, full time basis as a Family Engagement Worker to make an impact for tamariki/kids and their family/whnau. * Salary starts between $77,886 and $86,082 dependant on experience * Invercargill Location * Fixed Term, Full Time position until October 2025 M mtou | About us Oranga TamarikiMinistry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: * We put Tamariki first * We believe Aroha is vital * We respect the Mana of people * We are Tika and Pono * We value Whakapapa * We recognise that Oranga is a journey We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child.

We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hap, iwi and Mori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need. M te tnga | About the role The purpose of this role is to work with the family/whnau and/or permanent carers, of young people placed in the Supervised Group Home, Te Whare Tmanako Tuatahi. The Family Engagement Worker (FEW) role is based in Te Whare Tmanako Tuatahi- Invercargill and works with the family/whnau, significant others, or other permanent carers (in their home and at the Group Home) to understand and address the causes of the young person's behaviour.

You will work alongside the family/whnau to learn about and implement the Group Home behavioural change programme for the young person throughout their placement and into post-placement transition. You will assist family/whnau to develop and improve their parenting skills and responses, strengthen their bond with their child, and develop strategies to support positive behaviours. You will utilise community resources and networks and explore opportunities to develop family/whnau skills and knowledge in supporting their child.

You will also work with the young person's social worker to provide information which supports that social worker's interventions and referrals to services that will grow the family/whnau's strengths and resilience. Ng pmanawatanga u | What you will bring * A tertiary psychology, social worker, family therapist or other related qualification is essential. * Knowledge of therapeutic family work, parent education theories and methodologies (will be trained as necessary).

* Previous successful experience working with families/whnau and young people * Knowledge of, and established links to community networks, and experience in cross agency work with community service providers, other government departments, including work in multi-cultural environments. * Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns, in particular, knowledge of tikanga Mori and those of Pasifika people. * Understanding of the statutory role and objectives of Oranga Tamariki * Training will be provided, however, knowledge of behaviour dynamics and behaviour change stra.