Residential Night Attendant - Epuni Residence at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you passionate about working with youth and contributing to a safe community?

• Permanent, Full Time Role Available
• Attractive remuneration and benefits package
• Based at Epuni in Lower Hutt

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

Our Residential Night Attendants have an important role to play. They provide care and support to the young people in our care and encourage and motivate them to make positive choices while providing a safe and secure environment overnight. 

We make a positive difference in young people's lives and get to see some of the results from our efforts firsthand - and that reward is pretty hard to beat! Our start times are 10.00pm - 6.30am, rosters consist of both weekdays, weekends and public holidays. A penal rate of 30% in addition to annual salary is applied due to it being a rostered position

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• A full, clean, valid driver's licence
• Meet the Children's Act safety checking and our vetting requirements
• New Zealand citizenship or residency
• Resilience, initiative and a proactive approach with a positive outlook
• Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
• Experience working with rangatahi and tamariki
• Strong team player and role model
• Sound judgement with the ability to manage risk and make tough decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Understanding and confidence in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori would be a definite advantage

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a remuneration package that starts between approximately $54,080 - $57,901 (depending on your experience) plus 30% penal allowances for working awake, overnight shifts. Oranga Tamariki has a remuneration framework that gives pay increases based on tenure.

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 apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz    

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 14th October 2026! Applications will be reviewed and successful candidates may be invited to an interview prior to this advert closing 

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.