Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children
- Posted: 10 Apr 2024
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Casual
- Classification: Community Services & Development
2x Casual Family Home Reliver vacancies available!!
Taranaki region
Offering an hourly rate of $26.00 p/hr
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and are family orientated for our Family Home Reliever roles across the Taranaki-Manawatu region.
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.
This is a casual opportunity; shifts will come up on an as and when basis to cover periods of absence and annual leave for our caregivers. You get to choose shifts that suit your own work / life balance and preferences, whilst contributing to positive changes in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau in our community!
Depending on the availability of the successful candidate, the role may suit someone who only wants occasional work, as much as someone who wants more frequent hours of work.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We 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/
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
We 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 New Zealand drivers licence for the requirement of the role
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga 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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply 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 the role, please contact [email protected]
Applications close 1st May 2024.
Taranaki region
Offering an hourly rate of $26.00 p/hr
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are interested to hear from people who have a caring nature and are family orientated for our Family Home Reliever roles across the Taranaki-Manawatu region.
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.
This is a casual opportunity; shifts will come up on an as and when basis to cover periods of absence and annual leave for our caregivers. You get to choose shifts that suit your own work / life balance and preferences, whilst contributing to positive changes in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau in our community!
Depending on the availability of the successful candidate, the role may suit someone who only wants occasional work, as much as someone who wants more frequent hours of work.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
We 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/
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
We 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 New Zealand drivers licence for the requirement of the role
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga 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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply 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 the role, please contact [email protected]
Applications close 1st May 2024.