Shift Forklift Driver Jobs in New Zealand

We have an opportunity to join our team as a Residential Night Attendant based at our Te Maioha o Parekarangi Residence

The team at Te Maioha o Parekarangi aim to increase resilience and wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi through care provisions that will promote whānau and community inclusion. We will work closely with iwi to ensure the best services and supports are available, to achieve the vision of better outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi in our care. We need advocates that are empathetic to the needs of tamariki and rangatahi that will promote and utilise key services within health, education and social services.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry 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 hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Our Care and Protection facilities focus on providing care for tamariki and rangatahi who are at the highest levels of risk from all across New Zealand. We believe in a positive future for our tamariki and their whānau and we support them to be safe and flourish.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Residential Night Attendant, you will be part of a team that is responsible for providing safe care for young people, security of property during the night and general administrative and household activities.

The position operates on a fortnightly schedule (80 hours per fortnight) with working hours between 10pm - 6:30 am, on a rotating roster. This is a night awake position.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• NZ drivers' license
• Be a strong team player and positive role model
• Experience in working rostered shifts/night shifts
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement with an ability to 'think on your feet'
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence across the Microsoft Office suite

Experience in social services, including working with at-risk children or youth is preferred, but not essential.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki is offering a total remuneration package starting from $70,304 to $75,271 (Including allowances). We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

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

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.