Christchurch - Casual Resource Workers - Ōamaru, Timaru & Ashburtonat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children -
At Oranga Tamariki, we are committed to placing tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do. We believe every young person deserves to feel safe, have their voices heard and be surrounded by loving whānau. About the role | Mō te tūngaIdeal candidates for this role are strong, assertive individuals who are driven to making a difference to the lives of our young people.
In this rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our Tamariki and rangatahi, helping them navigate their journeys with understanding and care.The mahi you do will vary depending on the needs at the time, but could include the following: Transport tamariki and rangatahi to school, appointments, activities, and respite Minding tamariki and rangatahi when they are not with their whānau Weekend work and hours outside of core business hours may be required, and travel may on occasion require you to stay overnight.
Support, mentor and walk alongside our tamariki and rangatahi during their journey with us You may assist Social Workers if the need arises Supervising tamariki and rangatahi visits at a variety of venues with parents, whānau and/or siblings, and writing observational reports for the social worker.What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu Flexibility to work varying hours including weekends and potentially overnight stays Patience, empathy and an ability to see past what someone might be struggling with Experience with tamariki and rangatahi who may have complex needs (Behavioural, Trauma, ADHD, Autism, FASD to name a few) Exhibit discretion and be able to earn the trust of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other staff Demonstrate tolerance and understanding Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience, be able to prepare an accurate, understandable, and useable report or incident record to social workers Always show a high degree of consistency in behaviour and act as a clear and positive role model, generating confidence and commitment of others through his/her own ethical conduct The ability to work in New Zealand, hold a clean current full driver's licence An understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular, Tikanga Māori & Pacific Island cultures.
What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou A vibrant and supportive team environment Training and professional development opportunities The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of tamariki and rangatahi Why live and work in Ōamaru?Oamaru is the largest town in the Waitaki District and is thought to be one of the next boom towns that will go off in the coming years as people trend to move away from the big cities.Ōamaru is becoming more diverse. With more than 200 families moving to Oamaru, Waitaki's largest town in recent decades and offers a unique blend of a relaxed, historic, and naturally beautiful environment, making it an appealing place to live and work.
It boasts a strong sense of community, affordable living, and access to various recreational activities, How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tonoIf you want to help improve the lives of vulnerable tamariki and rangatahi please apply online with your CV and Cover Letter.If you are an employee of Oranga Tamariki already, please ensure you register or login using your work email address. Only applications made online will be accepted. If you have any queries, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nzApplications close: Friday 3 October 2025, however we will be reviewing CVs and inviting preferred candidates to interview so get your applications in now.
Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once all roles are filled.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