Full Time, Permanent, Auckland Permanent, Full Time Roles Available in Wiri and Weymouth, South Auckland We need role models with a passion for supporting and empowering rangatahi We're offering a competitive remuneration starting from $69,312 (Including allowances) 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 M te tnga | About the role Our Youth Justice Residences provide a safe, secure and supportive environment where rangatahi (young people) who have offended can make changes and get their lives back on track. In addition to maintaining secure facilities, we aim to help rehabilitate young offenders.

We do this because every young person of Aotearoa deserves the chance to lead the best life they can, just like other young people their age. Our Residence team understands that the causes of offending are complex, and that successfully dealing with young offenders, demands action beyond simple punitive measures. Guiding positive behavioural change is often challenging and our residential youth workers have many responsibilities, including: Ensuring that a safe and secure environment is maintained for the benefit of the rangatahi, staff and the community Supporting young offenders in their personal growth and rehabilitation with a focus on health, education, training and employment Working with rangatahi to help them build and strengthen relationships with their whnau and communities and encouraging them to act on referrals to services To do well in this role a tertiary qualification in sport, health, education or youth work would be useful but life skills such as carpentry, culture, arts and sport skills are invaluable.

Our Residences run a 24/7 operation with staff working various shift times. The shifts are a rotating roster with a mixture of AM shift and PM shifts. The shifts are; Korowai Manaaki: AM shift (6.

30am-3.00pm) & PM shift (2.30pm-11.

00pm) Whakatakapokai: AM shift (7.00am-7.00pm) & PM shift (7.

00pm-7.00am) All shifts involve working weekends and public holidays Becoming a Youth Worker: https://youtu.be/2hxveZAKb30?si1pGlgFllXeV89pK2 Commencement of the next intakes / training course are scheduled for 1st April 2024 Ng pmanawatanga u | What you will bring A passion for wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of rangatahi The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people Good communication skills with the ability to work with others and contribute to a supportive and inclusive team Knowledge of Tikanga and Te Reo is an advantage - Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing our kaimahi to develop this important capability Willingness and ability to work across a roster that covers mornings, evenings, weekends and pub.