Family Home Relievers Taranaki and Manawatuat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children -
We have several Casual Family Home Reliver vacancies across our Region of Manawatu and Taranaki You could be based at one of our sites in Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Whanganui and Levin, however you may be required to travel around the region Offering an hourly rate of $26.00 p/hr plus 8% holiday pay 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.Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and are family orientated for our Family Home Reliever roles.Our Family Home Relievers provide routine for our tamariki and rangatahi and maintain a safe, caring, responsible and supportive family environment on a 24/7 basis.The mahi is rewarding and varied. You will be responsible for: Day to day care of children and young people, Providing emotional support to vulnerable children, Coordinating transport to and from appointments and activities, Working in an Oranga Tamariki family home providing meal preparation, helping with homework, and maintaining a comfortable nurturing environment.
We’re looking for casual team members to work on an as-needed basis. Shifts will vary depending on business requirements, and there is no guarantee of ongoing or regular hours. Availability across weekdays and weekends is preferred Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringWe are looking for candidates with: Passion and resilience to manage and support children and young people with varied needs Positive attitude and role model along with an enthusiasm for your work Proven or some experience in caregiving, community work or working with young people Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture Behaviour management / conflict resolution skills Have a calm and professional manner Excellent, listening, oral, written and observation skills Must hold a current full clean driver's licence as you will need to drive fleet vehicles Ability to pass the background checks, which includes police and Oranga Tamariki vetting (The clean slate does not apply to this role) Provide professional references from current and previous employers Nōu te rourou | What's in it for youWe offer a great 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.We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.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.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz. Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight 11th of January 2026!
Please note that due to the Christmas and New Year holiday period, we will not be reviewing applications until the week commencing 12 January 2026If 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.