Residential Youth Worker - Oranga Tamariki Te Kohanga Remand Home, Rotorua If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of at-risk young people, join our supportive team who are fully committed to achieving positive outcomes for rangatahi, whanau and the community. What is Te Kohanga Remand Home? We operate a 24/7, 365 days-a-year home, working with rangatahi aged 14 to 17 who are on remand via Youth Court. Our ultimate goal is to help every young person we work with to realise their potential.

We help young people transition into education, training, or employment, and to a safe and stable living arrangement when they leave our care. Youth Workers can and do make a significant difference in the lives of at-risk youth. They provide day-to-day role-modelling, mentoring, support, and coordinated activities for the challenging youth under our care.

You will be working with our young people, so you must have previous experience working with youth as you will be delivering programmes and services as part of a daily programme or as part of an individual care plan. Experience in social services, including working with at-risk children or youth; and/or a relevant qualification in youth work, sport and recreation, education, health, or psychology is preferred but not essential. Applicants with relevant and transferable life skills are also encouraged to apply.

A full orientation and training programme is included. This is 7 to 7 shift work, day and night. You must: Meet the VCA safety checking and Ministry vetting requirements (police check etc.

) Be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident Be a strong team player and positive role model Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement, with an ability to 'think on your feet' Have experience developing rapport with young people Be self-directed in work practises Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and good computer literacy / typing skills A clean, current full driver's licence is required Nu te rourou | What's in it for you If you join our team and work as part of our team working shifts in our residence you will receive a package of remuneration and benefits that includes: As a shift worker, annual remuneration that starts at 26 per hour Transport assistance when you need to work shifts outside of times when public transport is available (up to $8.19 per shift depending on the distance travelled) Regular training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow your skills and capabilities Access to counselling and support when you need it through our employee assistance programme which reflects our genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our kaimahi How to apply: Please apply online including both your CV and a Cover Letter as both will form an important part of the shortlisting process. Only applications made online will be accepted.

If you currently work for Oranga Tamariki please apply through the new Oranga Tamariki website. Applications for this.