Youth Justice Casual Resource Worker

2 weeks ago

Tauranga, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Come join a vibrant, supportive Tauranga based Youth Justice team**:

- **Flexibility of casual hours**:

- **$26 per hour + 8% holiday pay**

Do you enjoy and have experience working with young people and can support tamariki or rangatahi through a difficult time to realise their full potential? Have you guided your own children or another young person from adolescence to adulthood whilst bringing a high level of resilience and motivation?

If so, then you already have skills to work alongside our Youth Justice Social Workers to make a difference for children and young people who need some special support for a few critical months in their lives.

**Mo m tou | 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 purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving wh nau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

**Mo te tunga**| About the role**

These roles form part of a casual pool of staff. The work is as and when required. From time to time they provide short or long-term support for youth Justice Social Workers, who work hard to keep our children and young people safe. The duties will include:

- Day to day minding of children and young people in youth court and other community sites
- Providing emotional support to at-risk children
- Coordinating and transporting to and from appointments, youth court appearances and other activities
- Providing general support to the Youth Justice team

**Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring**
- A Passion for working and supporting children and young people
- A Positive attitude and enthusiasm for your work
- Proven experience in caregiving, community work or working with young people
- A Full clean New Zealand driver's licence
- Flexibility to work casual hours which may include weekends, holidays and after hours Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture
- This is a rewarding opportunity to use your life experiences and develop specialist skills.

**Nou te rourou | What's in it for you**

The hourly rate for this casual position is $26 per hour + 8% holiday pay

**Applications close: 24th August 2025**

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

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