Youth Worker

**Youth Worker - Youth Justice Otara**
- 1x permanent, fulltime Youth Worker position available
- Role will be based within our Youth Justice team at our Otara Site
- We're offering a competitive salary starting from $57,760 to $65,334, depending on experience

If you think you have what it takes and are dedicated to achieving positive change for rangatahi and their wh nau in the community, then we want to hear from you today

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

At our site, we are working differently with our tamariki, rangatahi and their wh nau. We are taking a collaborative team approach to decision making, planning and case management.

This position will see you involved in all aspects of supporting the team to implement the non-social work components of the young person's plan. The scope for development in this role is great and you will be a valued member of the team.
- Engaging with wh nau and other people involved in the rangatahi's plan
- Spending time with the rangatahi and relating well to young people
- Working alongside Social Workers to support the mahi of bringing to life the Care Standards and positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi
- Attending meetings with the rangatahi and other professionals from a range of different agencies e.g. Police, Education, Health and the community
- Making and coordinating appointments for rangatahi
- Involving in activity based and recreational programmes with our rangatahi
- Taking young people to appointments that do not require a social workers presence
- Helping rangatahi to learn independence skills such as shopping and budgeting
- Supporting rangatahi at Family Group Conferences
- Recording and other administrative tasks to support the team
- Supporting rangatahi to attend visit e.g. with mental health and education services
- May be required to attend visits to the home or with other wh nau

These are just examples; a lot will depend on the special skills you bring to the team and how these can contribute to better outcomes for our rangatahi. You will be involved in the planning for the rangatahi and provide valuable feedback to the team from your involvement.

**Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring**

Key requirements of the role include:

- Familiar with Te Reo M ori and Tikanga
- Full, clean and current NZ Drivers Licence
- An understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation
- Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture
- While this is predominantly a business hours role, you may be required to work after-hours or weekends

**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.

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 hapu, iwi and M ori 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.

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

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from $57,760 to $65,334 depending on experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure.

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply**
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- 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._