Resource Worker

**Tamariki Support Workers (Resource Workers)**:

- **Casual - Whakatane location**:

- **$26.00per hour (As and when required for short or block assignments)**

Are you driven to make a difference for tamariki and their wh nau? At Oranga Tamariki we are dedicated to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say. Our Tamariki deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving wh nau. We are on a journey to ensure it happens.

We are seeking Casual Tamariki Support Workers (Resource Workers) for the Whakat ne region to provide support services. You will play an important part in a very rewarding role.

**About the role | Mo te tunga**

The mahi you do will vary depending on the needs at the time, but could include the following:

- Transport tamariki to and from school, appointments, activities, and respite.
- Caring for tamariki when they are not with their wh nau.
- Weekend work will be required, and travel may require you to stay overnight but this is optional.
- You may assist Social Workers if the need arises.
- Supervising contact visits at a variety of venues with parents, wh nau and/or siblings, and writing observational reports.

**What you will bring | Ng pumanawatanga ou**
- Flexibility to work varying hours during the week and weekends, and to changing priorities.
- People skills, patience, and an ability to see past what tamariki may be struggling with
- Experience with tamariki that may have complex needs.
- Demonstrate discretion, tolerance and understanding to earn the trust of tamariki.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience, be able to prepare an accurate report or incident record.
- Act as a positive role model, generating confidence and commitment of others through his/her own ethical conduct.
- The ability to work in New Zealand, hold a full clean current NZ driver's licence.
- An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns Tikanga Maori & Pacific Island cultures

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

**Applications close: 24th October 2025**

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.