Youth at Risk: Youth Worker at NZ Police, Bay of Plenty - Kawerau;Bay of Plenty - Mount Maunganui;Bay of Plenty - Opotiki;Bay of Plenty - Rotorua;Bay of Plenty - Tauranga;Bay of Plenty - Te Puke;Bay of Plenty

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change.

Youth at Risk: Youth Development, it starts with you!

• Based in Rotorua
• Band D 
• Salary from $62,670
• Permanent/Full Time
• Police Employee
• Nationally Advertised Vacancy  
• Job Req 4444195

About the role

Rotorua Youth Services is looking for someone to fill the Youth Worker position based at the Rotorua Police Station. You will join the youth development and youth aid team that consists of Constabulary and Non-Constabulary staff working with Youth at Risk and their families in the Rotorua Rohe.

You will be in a position of trust and confidence with daily contact with local stakeholders, schools, youth clients, and community groups. The Youth Worker will work closely with families identifying any risks and issues affecting that young person's development and is expected to make the appropriate referrals or course of action.

Youth Development is a team that carries out early intervention with youth using prevention strategies, partnerships, creative engagement and legislation.  The goal is to keep kids out of the criminal justice system through identifying risk factors and removing obstacles to them achieving a positive future.

This role includes file management, planning and supervising activities and programs for Youth, as well as keeping, and maintaining accurate notes and records on a daily basis.

• Identify problems, generate solutions, and make decisions
• Able to work effectively with Whanau and other stakeholders
• Keeping and maintaining accurate records
• Be self-motivated and work productively with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify risk and make sound decisions leading to positive outcomes and Is able to supervise and lead Youth activities and Holiday programs
• Have a good sense of cultural awareness, inclusion and diversity

We are looking for applicants with the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Recent experience working with Youth
• The ability to effectively manage your own workload and being accountable for your performance
• Clear and committed state of mind clear about our outcomes and what we are wanting to achieve

Key Accountabilities:

• Having the skills to effectively communicate with our people, partners and the community
• Having the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions
• Having the experience to engage with partners, stakeholders and support agencies to develop strong working relationships and networks.
• Knowing the legislation, policy and guidelines relevant to this role and how to access them
• Knowing and understanding the diverse cultures within our communities
• Knowing how to identify and manage risk to personal safety and trust and confidence

What you’ll bring

Being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is “to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business”.

We will ask you questions based on “How we will deliver Our Business – Core Competencies” and the appropriate role level, i.e. Individual Contributor. For more information on Our Core Competencies, please copy and paste this URL:  https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/core-competencies-how-we-will-deliver-our-business.pdf

These questions will be unique and specific to the role, focusing on the aspects the hiring manager believes are most important for that position at the time. For more information on Our Values, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/nzp-our-values.pdf

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/12-2022/youth_worker_youth_development_5.pdf

About us

Our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing.  Our vision is to be the safest country.  Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Special requirements

• Full NZ Driver’s Licence
• Able to clear Police Vetting (Core Children’s worker security check is required)

Certification Requirements

• Relevant Youth Worker Qualification such as a NZ Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3 or 4), NZ Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6), or similar qualification desirable but not essential

Working Flexibly

Your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We’re open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.

For more information on the above, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

How to apply 

Please note: Applications submitted directly through the Government Jobs Website are no longer considered. Please visit our Police Careers page: https://career10.successfactors.com/career?company=nzpolice to apply for this position.

If this position sounds like you, click apply now. You will be required to submit an application form and a CV. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact jeff.masoe@police.govt.nz

Applications close Wednesday 28th December 2022.