Residential Youth Worker - Te Puna Wai

Oranga Tamarik
Permanent Christchurch, Canterbury Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 09, 2026
Location:
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Job Description

  • Permanent opportunities

  • We need role models with a passion for supporting and empowering rangatahi

  • Attractive remuneration and benefits package
  • What is a Youth Justice Residence? It's a place where 13-17 year-olds accused of an offence stay to await court proceedings or serve a sentence. This means they are not free to leave. However, a residence is not a prison, and our Residential Youth Workers are not prison guards. 


    At all times we prioritise the safety and security of our rangatahi and staff on site, however, we are committed to ensuring that the time rangatahi spend in our residences will improve their prospects for the future. Our Residential Youth Workers are there to keep our rangatahi safe, but they're also mentors, role models and coaches.


    Mō te tūnga | About the role 


    Based in Rolleston, our residence team understands that the causes of offendi...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Permanent
    Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
    Posted: June 09, 2026
    Deadline: July 19, 2026