Our rangatahi require wrap around support from us which is why our Residential Night Attendants work a rostered night shift as we provide 24-hour, 7-days per week care (including weekends and public holidays).
Mō mātou | About us
Our tamariki and rangatahi deserve to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau. At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we're on a journey to ensure that it happens. We are a leading social work practice that is child-centred, trauma-informed, and effective for all cultures. We are a Ministry with a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything we do and say.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a Residential Night Attendant, you are key in supporting the integration of rangatahi back to whanau and community by successfully delivering and/or supporting innovative care that supports social engagement and skills building, engagement in education, and trauma focused therapeutic care. You will look for new opportunities to inspire others, make connections and build relationships based on trust and respect.
The rangatahi we care for require a safe nurturing environment where we can work together to help them to begin a healing journey that will support them to make positive change. Their needs can be complex, and so are the journeys that brought them here.
This is a unique opportunity to positively influence the lives of rangatahi in your community.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
- Meet the safety checking and Ministry vetting requirements (police check etc.)
- Have a full clean New Zealand drivers' licence
- Have a belief and commitment to ensuring that the paramount element of importance in your work is the safety of and outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi
- Be a strong team player and positive role model
- Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement, with an ability to 'think on your feet'
- Have experience developing rapport with rangatahi
- Be self-directed in work practices
- Effective time management
- Strong communication skills (you will need to write succinct, factual and audience appropriate reports)
- Experience in care work as an employee or volunteer or have relevant life skills
- An understanding of interventions and treatment approaches to effect positive behavioural change
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package starting at $69,265 inclusive of penal allowance, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
We offer a vibrant, supportive team 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 Apply
Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already please ensure you register or login using your work email address. For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Applications Close: 30th November 2023
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.
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