Permanent Residential Youth Workers - Te Maioha o …, Rotorua

Permanent, Full Time Roles Available We need role models with a passion for supporting and empowering rangatahi. Attractive remuneration and benefits package. Take a step away from doing work that is the same day in and day out. Join the team at our Te Maioha Youth Justice Residence as a Residential Youth Worker and take pride in knowing that the work you do every day makes a real difference to the lives of our tamariki.What is a Youth Justice Residence? It's a place where 13-17-year-olds accused of an offence stay to await court proceedings or serve a sentence. This means they are not free to leave. However, a residence is not a prison, and our Residential Youth Workers are not prison guards. At all times, we prioritise the safety and security of our tamariki and staff on site, but we are committed to ensuring that the time tamariki spend in our residences will improve their prospects for the future. Our Residential Youth Workers are there to keep our tamariki safe, but they're also mentors, role models, and coaches.We offer a variety of interesting, educational, and fun activity programmes for our young people while they stay with us, including cooking classes, gaming and sports tournaments, vocational and cultural demonstrations, lessons with community leaders, and more. Our Residential Youth Workers enrich the lives of our tamariki and maximise learning opportunities and engagement with positive role models. They work alongside our partners to build high-trust relationships and help tamariki develop the skills, behaviours, and attitudes needed to contribute meaningfully to their whānau and community.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring Our Youth Workers come with diverse experiences, perspectives, and passions. The key trait they share is a determination to be there for our tamariki. To succeed, you need to be able to listen without judgment to build trust and respect. You might haveworked with children previously, such as coaching sports, mentoring, or tutoring. Alternatively, experience in customer service, healthcare, psychology, education, sports, trades, music, or art is valuable.The best Youth Workers are passionate about sharing their interests, culture, and experiences with our tamariki and being positive, consistent role models. Willing to work a roster covering mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Physically able to play sports and interact safely with tamariki.Able to pass a Vulnerable Children's Act check and Police vetting. Reliable and consistent in attendance to maintain routine and familiarity for tamariki. Free from influences of drugs and alcohol at work. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you If you join our team, you will receive a remuneration and benefits package including:4 weeks and 3 days of annual leave annually. A 20% allowance on top of base pay for shift work on a rotating roster. On-site meals prepared by our kitchens, with opportunities for meaningful conversations with rangatahi. Regular training and professional development. Access to counselling and support through our employee assistance programme.Remuneration starts approximately between $57,760 and $65,334, depending on experience. The 20% shift allowance increases this to between $64,766 and $78,400. There are also step-based annual increases based on tenure. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter explaining your interest.If you are an existing Oranga Tamariki employee, apply with your work email. For questions, contact us. Hurry, applications close on 23 May 2025. We may review and interview candidates before this date, so apply early! Please ensure familiarity with our code of conduct, which requires presenting at work free from drugs and alcohol influences.#J-18808-Ljbffr