1 x Permanent, fulltime Youth Worker Based at our Tokoroa site Competitive salary ranging from $57,760 - $62,185, depending on experience If you think you have what it takes and are dedicated to achieving positive change for rangatahi and their whnau in the community, then we want to hear from you today M te tnga | About the role At our site, we are working differently with our tamariki, rangatahi and their whnau. We are taking a collaborative team approach to decision making, planning and case management; each team will include Social Workers, a Youth Worker, a Supervisor and support staff. 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 whnau 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 Supporting rangatahi at Family Group Conferences 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 whnau 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 provide valuable feedback to the team from your involvement. Ng pmanawatanga u | What you will bring Key requirements of the role include: Relevant experience working alongside with Mori culture Familiar with Te Reo Mori 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 Mori, and Pacific peoples' culture M mtou | About us Oranga TamarikiMinistry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. 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. We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapa.