Therapeutic Care Worker

1 week ago

Rotorua Central, New Zealand Stand Children's Services Full time

He karanga mōu kia mauri ora ai te ao o ā tātou tamariki me ō rātou whānau.

A call to you to help create a world where children and families are valued and flourish

We are seeking motivated people to join our Therapeutic Care and Education Service. One full time role and casual roles currently available. You will have the following attributes;

  • Able to form strong, positive, trusting relationships with tamariki mokopuna aged 5-13 years
  • An ability to deeply engage, motivate and offer consistent kindness
  • Trauma capable skills and understanding*
  • Self-regulation
  • Social and emotional coaching skills, co-regulation and skills in restorative practice*
  • Group programme facilitation skills
  • Observation and report writing skills along with computer skills.
  • Openness to understanding and valuing Te Ao Māori
  • A commitment to biculturalism and the promise of equity laid down by Te Tiriti
  • Consistent attention to safety and wellbeing which underpins all aspects of practice
  • A clean full driver licence

*If you don't have these skills but DO have a heart for children and want to learn - we can provide training.

The position is based in Rotorua. Successful applicants will work rostered shifts between 6 am and 10 pm, Monday to Friday, including school holidays. The position will commence in January 2026, but an earlier start is negotiable.

We offer a strong sense of team, good working conditions, a genuine commitment to wellbeing and significant training and professional development opportunities. We celebrate and seek diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their 'true' selves.

The vision of Stand Tū Māia is Tāmatatia and Tiakanga. That tamariki and whānau who experience multiple forms of adversity will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations. To this end our services strengthen family relationships, support the development of child and adult self-regulation and core executive skills, and work to reduce sources of stress. Respect and healing relationships are at the heart of our mahi. All staff are expected to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to restoration of whānau as a form of Te Tiriti redress. As an employee of Stand Tū Māia you will be a Pou Māia nō Tū Māia. This means we will stand together side by side, shoulder to shoulder in achieving our vision. Together we are resilient, strong and confident pillars of the house of Stand Tū Māia.

When applying you will be asked to address the key competencies of the role and provide a covering letter along with your CV. For more information check our website link below or, for an informal chat or visit, contact Julie O'Brien, Therapeutic Care and Education Service Leader on or email

If this sounds like the role for you - please apply now

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Applications close 07 December 2025

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