Youth Worker: Casual

Youth Workers are needed in Wiri. Youth Justice Residences provide a safe, secure and supportive environment where rangatahi (young people) who have offended can make changes and get their lives back on track. In addition to maintaining secure facilities, we aim to help rehabilitate young offenders.

Guiding positive behavioural change is often challenging and our Residential Youth Workers have many responsibilities including: Ensuring that a safe and secure environment is maintained for the benefit of the rangatahi, staff and the community. Supporting young offenders in their personal growth and rehabilitation with a focus on health, education, training and employment. Working with rangatahit o help them build and strengthen relationships with their whanau and communities. Encouraging them to act on referrals to services.

To do well in this role a tertiary qualification in sport, health, education or youth work would be useful but life skills such as carpentry, culture, arts and sport skills are invaluable. Employer also provide ongoing training and development for our people, with great career development opportunities.

Must be willing to work a 24/7 rotating roster that covers mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Must be physically strong, fit, and be willing and able to play and interact with youth safely. Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Children's Act check and Police vetting. Pass pre-employment drug testing. Full drivers licence and own reliable transport to get to work (Public Transport facility not available). Knowledge of Tikanga and Te Reo is an advantage. Be a a NZ citizen or Permanent Resident. Have an updated CV & Cover Letter detailing why you want this role and would be suitable