Handyperson

Trades Support/Handyperson

Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence, Rotorua

Full Time, Permanent

Oranga Tamariki is committed to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do.

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 young people, whanau and the community.

Te Maioha o Parekarangi is a 24/7 secure residential facility, working with young males aged 13-17 years who have offended, and are on remand, or sentenced via the Youth Court. Our ultimate goal is to help every tamaiti we work with to realise their potential. We assist our tamariki with transition into education, training, or employment, and to a safe and stable living arrangement when they leave our care.

We are seeking a Trades Support/Handyperson to join our Support Services Team. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.00 am - 4.30 pm).

Mō te tūnga | About the role

In this busy and varied role, you will support health, safety, security and daily operations of the residence by providing a high-quality and responsive buildings, grounds, property, plant, vehicle and resource support service. This will include booking in and escorting specialist trade contractors whilst on site; maintaining a safe and damage-free environment with daily checks completed, data analysed, and reports prepared; carrying out allocated minor work to keep the site safe and tidy; and identifying and escalating Property risks and issues.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- An understanding of health, safety and security
- Resilience, reliability, honesty and common-sense
- An ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of staff and stakeholders
- To be flexible and adaptable in your work practices
- Good computer literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- A full clean New Zealand drivers' licence
- To meet the Vulnerable Children's Act safety checking and Ministry vetting requirements (this includes a full Police Check)
- To be fit and healthy - able to work outside and stand for most of the day if required (when escorting contractors and completing routine maintenance and grounds work)
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

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.

We are committed to 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.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $49,1952 and $51,876, dependent on experience. We offer a vibrant and 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support. Many of our roles require our kaimahi to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with the COVID-19 Public Health response 2021 and in accordance with Oranga Tamariki's Vaccination Policy.

As an employee with Oranga Tamariki you may also be asked to undertake COVID-19 tests during your employment.

We will require evidence of your vaccination status or a valid exemption if it is required for the position you have applied for.