Resource Worker
7 months ago
Tamariki and Rangatahi Support Workers (Resource Workers)
Casual - Hourly rate of $24.67 Whangarei site
(As and when required for short or block assignments)
Are you driven to make a difference for tamaiti and their whānau? At Oranga Tamariki we are dedicated to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say. Our Tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving whānau. We are on a journey to ensure it happens.
We are seeking several Casual Tamariki and Rangatahi Support Workers (Resource Workers) to provide support services. You will play an important part in a very rewarding role.
About the role | Mō te tūnga
The mahi you do will vary depending on the needs at the time, but could include the following:
- Transport tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities, and respite
- Minding tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānau
- Monitoring of tamaiti who are deemed at risk
- Weekend work may be required, and occasionally travel may require you to stay overnight
- Support, mentor and walk alongside our tamaiti during their journey with us
- You may assist Social Workers if the need arises
- Supervising their visits at a variety of venues with parents, whānau and/or siblings, and writing observational reports
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
- Flexibility to work varying hours during the week and weekends, and to changing priorities
- People skills, patience, and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling with and an empathy for tamaiti
- Experience with tamariki that may have complex needs (Behavioural, ADHD, Autism, FASD to name a few)
- Exhibit discretion and be able to earn the trust of tamariki, rangatahi and other staff
- Demonstrate tolerance and understanding
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience, be able to prepare an accurate, understandable, and useable report or incident record if needed
- Always show a high degree of consistency in behavior and act as a clear and positive role model, generating confidence and commitment of others through his/her own ethical conduct
- The ability to work in New Zealand, hold a clean current driver's license
- An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori & Pacific Island cultures
What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
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."
-
Resource Worker
1 week ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time3x Casual roles up for grabs at our Kaikohe Site, Te Tai Tokerau Hourly rate of $23.65ph 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 - Look after, help motivate and care for them at motels while...
-
Social Worker
2 days ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time4 x Permanent, Fulltime Social Worker vacancies - Based at our Kaitaia Site, Northland - Competitive salary ranging between $74,839.35 to $90,714.36, depending on experience Hei awhitanga nga mahi o Te Tai Tokerau. Tu te Tangata, Tu te Rohe, Tu te Mana. Tihei, tihei mauri ora (embrace the collective response with communities). 'It takes a whole village to...
-
Social Worker
7 months ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full timePermanent full-time vacancy - Salary starting from $78840.00 - Situated at our Tautahere Site! Mō te tūnga | About the role - hear tamariki and rangatahi voices and support them or their family/whānau to make positive changes - work alongside various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds - complete initial safety checks and assessments on...
-
Social Worker
5 days ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time1x Permanent, full time, Social Worker's, Care & Protection - Tautahere Site (Whangarei North) Hei awhitanga nga mahi o Te Tai Tokerau. Tu te Tangata, Tu te Rohe, Tu te Mana. Tihei, tihei mauri ora (embrace the collective response with communities). Tautahere is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift in its practice and service delivery to better meet the...
-
Social Worker
4 days ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time1x Permanent, full time, Social Worker's, Care & Protection - Te Kaipara Site (Dargaville) We're offering a competitive remunerations package starting from $74,839.35 to $90,714.36, depending on experience Hei awhitanga nga mahi o Te Tai Tokerau. Tu te Tangata, Tu te Rohe, Tu te Mana. Tihei, tihei mauri ora (embrace the collective response with...
-
Social Worker
2 days ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time1x Permanent, full time, Social Worker's, Care & Protection - Te Kaipara Site (Dargaville) We're offering a competitive remunerations package starting from $74,839.35 to $90,714.36, depending on experience Hei awhitanga nga mahi o Te Tai Tokerau. Tu te Tangata, Tu te Rohe, Tu te Mana. Tihei, tihei mauri ora (embrace the collective response with...
-
Social Worker
5 days ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time3 x Permanent, full time vacancies up for grabs! - Competitive salary, including a post-graduate initiative, ranging $74,839.35 - $90,714.36, depending on expereience - Based in our Kaikohe Site, Te Tai Tokerau region Hei awhitanga nga mahi o Te Tai Tokerau. Tu te Tangata, Tu te Rohe, Tu te Mana. Tihei, tihei mauri ora (embrace the collective response with...
-
Social Worker
2 hours ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time3 x Permanent, full time vacancies up for grabs! - Competitive salary, including a post-graduate initiative, ranging $74,839.35 - $90,714.36, depending on experience - Based in our Kaikohe Site, Te Tai Tokerau region Hei awhitanga nga mahi o Te Tai Tokerau. Tu te Tangata, Tu te Rohe, Tu te Mana. Tihei, tihei mauri ora (embrace the collective response with...
-
Social Worker
7 months ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full timePermanent full-time position available - Based at our Te Kaipara Site - We're offering a competitive salary starting from $78840.00 Part of the Kaipara district, Dargaville is a home to just over five thousand people and growing. With house prices significantly dropping affordability in Dargaville is an ideal place to buy up and raise your family. Enjoy the...
-
Practice Leader
7 months ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full timePermanent Full Time Role - Role will be based at Whangarei - Competitive salary starting from $111,020 - $133696, depending on experience. Are you an inspirational leader who is passionate about improving the outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau? We have an exciting opportunity available to lead practice in a permanent full-time role in the...
-
Senior Practitioner
6 months ago
Northland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full timePermanent full-time position available - Based at our Te Kaipara Site - We're offering a competitive salary starting from $78840.00 - $94715.00 Part of the Kaipara district, Dargaville is a home to just over five thousand people and growing. With house prices significantly dropping affordability in Dargaville is an ideal place to buy up and raise your...
