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Oranga Tamariki

Family Home Relievers - Whanganui Family Home

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Casual
Location

Whanganui

Salary

$26 /hr

Job Description

  • Casual Family Home Reliver vacancies available!!
  • Based in Whanganui
  • Offering an hourly rate of $26.00 p/hr


Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and are family orientated for our Family Home Reliever roles.

Our Family Home Relievers provide routine for our tamariki and rangatahi and maintain a safe, caring, responsible and supportive family environment on a 24/7 basis.

The mahi is rewarding and varied. You will be responsible for:

  • Day to day care of children and young people,
  • Providing emotional support to vulnerable children,
  • Coordinating transport to and from appointments and activities,
  • Working in an Oranga Tamariki family home providing meal preparation, helping with homework, and maintaining a comfortable nurturing environment.


This is a casual opportunity; shifts will come up on an as and when basis to cover periods of absence and annual leave for our caregivers. You get to choose shifts that suit your own work / life balance and preferences, whilst contributing to positive changes in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau in our community!

Depending on the availability of the successful candidate, the role may suit someone who only wants occasional work, as much as someone who wants more frequent hours of work.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a great supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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/

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Passion and resilience to manage and support children and young people with varied needs
  • Positive attitude and role model along with an enthusiasm for your work
  • Proven or some experience in caregiving, community work or working with young people
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
  • Behaviour management / conflict resolution skills
  • Have a calm and professional manner
  • Excellent, listening, oral, written and observation skills
  • Must hold a current full clean New Zealand drivers licence for the requirement of the role


Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

Our vision is to ensure 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.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

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.

If you have any questions about the 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."

Hard Skills Required

  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Caregiving Experience
  • Meal Preparation and Home Management
  • Transport Coordination
  • Full, Clean NZ Driver’s License

Soft Skills Required

  • Empathy
  • Caring Nature
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Cultural Competence

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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