Dargaville - Youth Worker - Kaikoheat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children -
Mō te tūnga | About the roleAt 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. 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 whānauThese 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. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringKey requirements of the role include: Familiarity with Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Full and clean NZ driver's licence and willingness to drive work vehicles Computer competency across Microsoft Office and other platforms An understanding of Oranga Tamariki as an organisation Knowledge and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture Ability to connect and build trust with rangatahi and to understand their challenges and motivations An established community network Willingness to attend Youth and sector forums - representing Oranga Tamariki and relaying key information both externally and internally Strong written and verbal communication skills with exception attention to detail Mō mātou | About usOranga 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 hapū, iwi and Māori 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.Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youOranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package ranging from $57,760 to $65,334 depending on experience and offer progression annually for experience through tenure.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. To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz Hurry as applications for this role close on 26th 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.