Youth Worker

1 x Permanent, fulltime Youth Worker position available
- Based at our Kirikiriroa Site, Waikato
- Competitive salary ranging from $49,792 - $61,584, depending on experience

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

Mō te tūnga | About the role
At our site, we are working differently with our tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. We are taking a collaborative team approach to decision making, planning and case management; each team will include Social Workers, a Youth Worker, a Supervisor and support staff.
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 whānau 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 whānau
- Flexibility to work on weekends

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 provide valuable feedback to the team from your involvement.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- Familiar with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga
- Relevant experience working alongside with Māori culture
- Full and clean driver's licence
- An understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation
- 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
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