Casual Domestic Workers/Cleaner

About the Company At Oranga Tamariki, we are dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for rangatahi (young people) who have offended. Our Youth Justice Residences focus not only on maintaining secure facilities but also on rehabilitating young offenders. We firmly believe that every young person in Aotearoa deserves the opportunity to lead their best life, just like their peers. About the Role We are currently seeking a Domestic Worker/Cleaner for our secure Youth Justice facility, Korowai Manaaki. In this role, you will deliver a high-quality and responsive domestic cleaning service, ensuring that our environment remains safe and conducive to the rehabilitation of young people in our care. Your interactions will play a significant role in creating a positive atmosphere for the rangatahi. In this position, you will: - Provide a professional cleaning service across all areas, including restrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen spaces. You will also maintain office and visitor areas to a corporate standard. - Assist with catering duties for on-site meetings, manage the cleanliness of staff areas, and oversee the stock of toiletries for the young people. - Contribute to Health and Safety by identifying and reporting hazards, risks, and issues. - Manage stock control for all cleaning supplies, first aid items, consumables, and linens. - Ensure the safe and secure management of tools and equipment. - Maintain appropriate interactions that positively influence the rangatahi in our care. Requirements To succeed in this role, you will bring: - Experience in commercial cleaning and office maintenance. - Empathy and understanding towards youth offenders. - Good communication skills, including basic computer proficiency. - The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. - Resilience, flexibility, and reliability, along with a respect for privacy and confidentiality. - An outcome-focused approach, with the capability to work independently. - The ability to pass Police Vetting and Background Safety checks (please note that the Clean Slate Act does not apply). - A full, clean New Zealand Driver's License. - Valid and current New Zealand working rights. Benefits As a Casual Domestic Worker/Cleaner, you will receive compensation at a rate of $26.00 per hour, plus 8% holiday pay. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and supportive team environment, with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. We also provide significant training and professional development opportunities to help you thrive and grow in your role. Our organization values diversity and is committed to working in an inclusive and respectful manner. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills and experience to contribute to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. To learn more about the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit our website. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter online. If you are already an employee of Oranga Tamariki, please log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. Should you have any questions about the role, do not hesitate to reach out to us at Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz. Applications close on 26 June 2025. If you are interested in our vacancies, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our code of conduct, which outlines our expectations for our staff and requires all employees to present at work free from the influence of drugs and alcohol.