Make a difference for Tamariki and Rangatahi as a Support Worker

• Casual positions available - Hourly rate of $26.00
• (As and when required for short or block assignments)
• Based at our Taupo Site

Our tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving whānau. At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we're on a journey to ensure that it happens. We are a leading social work practice that is child-centred, trauma informed and effective for all cultures.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

The work you do will vary depending on the needs at the time but could include the following:

• Transport children and young people to appointments, activities and to school
• Weekend work maybe required, and travel may require you to stay overnight
• Assist as and where you can with the child's behavioural issues
• Support, mentor and walk alongside our tamariki and rangatahi's journey
• Assist Social Workers on a case by case basis
• Play an important part in a very rewarding role
• Be flexible on changing priorities as and where we need resources

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
• Experience working with youth
• A clean, current, full driver's licence
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Flexibility in working different hours and days at short notice
• Life experience to be able to share and mentor on
• The ability to work in New Zealand
• Open and adaptable to an environment that is always changing
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

• A work life balance
• An opportunity to make a bit of extra money
• A close-knit team who love to get together
• Supportive working environment
• Many training opportunities, Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Trauma, Behavioural

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications close on the 9th April 2025!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol."