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We have an opportunity to join our Care Team in the role of Residential Night Attendant based at Epuni Care and Protection Residence.

Mō mātou | About us:

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry 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

Our Care and Protection Residences 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. Our goal for our tamariki is that they successfully transition back into their community.


Mō te tūnga | About the role:

We are looking for a motivated and energetic person with previous experience in working with youth to join our team of Night Attendants.
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 is full time 40 hours per week working on a roster that covers some weekends and public holidays and changes every three weeks. A penal allowance is payable as part of the remuneration package.

The shift hours are 10.00pm to 6.30am. This is a night awake position.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring:

• A full clean NZ drivers' license is essential
• Meet the Children's Act safety checking and our vetting requirements
• A valid visa - New Zealand residency or citizenship
• Be a strong team player and positive role model
• Have experience in working rostered shifts/night shifts
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement, with an ability to 'think on your feet'
• Be self-directed in work practices
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience in social services, including working with at-risk children or youth

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package starting at $67,600 - $72,376 per annum including allowances, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We also provide 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.

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.