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Care And Protection Coordinator - Sydenham
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Sydenham, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$84491 - 98674 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children currently... and rangatahi. Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi
Senior Learning Designer - Qualifications
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
preferred. Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi
Residential Youth Worker - Mary Crescent
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$69312 - 78400 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
to feel safe, have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau. At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we're... and tamariki Meet the Children's Act safety checking and our vetting requirements (please note that Clean Slate does
Social Worker - Part Time
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$81206 - 97557 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart
Family Violence Response Specialist - Fixed Term / Secondment
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$81206 - 97557 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
safety and best interests of children and young people are at the centre of what we do. This is a Fixed Term / Secondment... of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 and other relevant legislation Experience working with tamariki
Casual Youth Workers - Te Kohanga Youth Justice Home
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$26 per hour | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
| About us: Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart..., have their voices heard, and be surrounded by loving whānau. At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, we're on a journey to ensure
Social Worker Takapuna - Fixed Term To April 2027
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$81206 - 97557 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
About the role | Mō te tūnga In order to make positive changes in the lives of children and families in our community, we need... people like you who have knowledge, experience and are passionate about the wellbeing of children. Join a team with big
Casual Resource Workers - Hamilton
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$26 per hour | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
. Every day, our people work to create positive outcomes for children, young people, and their whānau, placing their needs..., and whānau. Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Experience working with children
Supervisor Social Worker - Horowhenua Site
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$111020 - 133696 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture. Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment... solutions for tamariki in need. Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki first, we believe
Psychologist
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Oranga, Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$106416 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
and their whānau. Reporting to the Psychologist Team Leader, the successful candidate will gain exposure to assessments of children...-disciplinary consultation. Experience working with children in care and protection, clinical or residential settings
Casual Resource Worker Auckland
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$26 per hour | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
to thrive. Every day, our people work to create positive outcomes for children, young people, and their whānau, placing..., and whānau. Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Experience working with children
Youth Worker - Otara (fixed Term Until 10 February 2027)
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$57760 - 65334 per year | Date posted: 20 Sep 2026
, weekends, and public holidays A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence The ability to meet Children's Act safety checking
Supervisor Social Worker Youth Justice - Papanui
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Papanui, Canterbury, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 19 Sep 2026
. Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the
Yj Youth Worker - Hamilton
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$55000 - 65000 per year | Date posted: 19 Sep 2026
| About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart...—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people
Workplace Administrator Orewa - Part Time 16 Hours Per Week
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$57096 - 62773 per year | Date posted: 19 Sep 2026
| About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart
Fairfield Da - Fix Term
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 19 Sep 2026
children develop healthy lifelong oral hygiene habits. Join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to improving the oral health... care to pre-school and school age children. Trainings and service needs are sometimes required within Hamilton. Dental
Health Care Assistant - Woburn Home - Lower Hutt
Company: Presbyterian Support Central |

Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$25.71 - 32.2 per hour | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
to supporting elders. Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life
Nurse Specialist Neurosurgery Service, Starship Child Health
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
/Service/ Location The Paediatric Neurosurgery team provides specialist care and treatment for infants, children and young... to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand
Manager Te Hono Community Hub - Avondale
Company: Auckland Council |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$122783 - 144450 per year | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
on experience Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children...'s Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior
Registered Nurse - Woburn Home - Lower Hutt
Company: Presbyterian Support Central |

Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$33.19 - 50.55 per hour | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety
Clinical / Health Psychologist - Diabetes
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
across the lifespan, supporting young children and their whānau through to older adults, and will have opportunities to work..., teaching, or quality improvement activities. Experience working across the lifespan (children, adolescents and families; young
Mental Health Community Support Worker
Company: Walsh Trust |

Location: Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$29.9 - 31.79 per hour | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
for all successful candidates. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new candidates that are identified as coming under this act
Ophthalmic Technician
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks
Ophthalmic Technician
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
Public Health Nurse - Whole Of Life Vaccinator - Gisborne - Nphs
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Gisborne, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
to work with a diverse range of children, young people and their family's whanau. Respectful and responsive to Whaikaha
Transitional Year Fellow Icu
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a Level 2 ICU providing a high standard of general intensive care to both adults and children
Public Health Nurse - Whole Of Life Vaccinator - Gisborne - Nphs
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Gisborne, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and passion to work with a diverse range of children, young people
Property Procurement Specialist
Company: Wise Group |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
) in your application. **All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees
Resident Doctor - Paediatrics - Palmerston North
Company: Head Medical |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$101492 - 143198 per year | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
features a 14-bed neonatal unit catering to babies from 28 weeks, as well as a busy Children’s Ward that handles a wide variety
Reliever Caregiver - Papamoa (bay Of Plenty)
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
who love working with children and making a real impact Relievers who are available to pick up shifts regularly and make
Reliever Caregiver - Pyes Pa (bay Of Plenty)
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
working with children and making a real impact Relievers who are available to pick up shifts regularly and make
Clinical / Health Psychologist - Diabetes
Company: Capital & Coast District Health Board |

Location: Porirua, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
is varied, collaborative, and highly rewarding. You will work across the lifespan, supporting young children and their whānau.... Experience working across the lifespan (children, adolescents and families; young adults; adults; older adults). Expertise
Workplace Administrator - Waikato/hamilton
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$55000 - 65000 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience Mō mātou | About us Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki
Centre Administrator (beststart Parau Drive)
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
Centre, our newly opened centre offers spacious, well-resourced rooms and a nurturing environment for children to learn..., where our teams are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives. Our benefits include: A National Support
Reliever Caregiver - Wanaka
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
Casual Application Closes 18 Oct 2026 Otago - Wanaka Preschool Teacher Love working with children... looking for: A natural with young children Flexible, reliable, and ready to roll up your sleeves Kind, respectful, and full of positive
Registered Nurse - Woburn Home - Lower Hutt
Company: Presbyterian Support New Zealand |

Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$33.19 - 50.55 per hour | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety
Reliever Caregiver - Welcome Bay (bay Of Plenty)
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
Looking For: People who love working with children and making a real impact Relievers who are available to pick up shifts regularly
Health Care Assistant - Woburn Home - Lower Hutt
Company: Presbyterian Support New Zealand |

Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$25.71 - 32.2 per hour | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
to supporting elders. Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life
Caregiver (beststart Milson Line)
Company: BestStart Education |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
childhood education. That's why we build trusting, open relationships with children and families, creating an environment... where everyone feels valued, supported, and connected. Our spacious, natural learning environments give children the freedom to explore
Registered Nurse
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
for children with a wide range of medical conditions, including inpatient eating disorder services. Starship Neuro Services... (Ward26A) care for children with acute and chronic neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including brain injury, trauma
Public Health Nurse - Whakatāne - Nphs
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
. Experience working with children and families Experience working in the community Or New Graduate with understanding... of community, children and families A current driver's licence Computer competent Working at Health New Zealand Health New
Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Whangarei
Company: Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora |

Location: Northland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
Therapy service to children throughout Northland. This will include children with disabilities and developmental problems... provide Occupational Therapy Services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support children and whānau to achieve
Analyst
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$75815 - 91347 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
and integrated services, working with education providers, children and their whānau/families across the Bay of Plenty-Waiariki
Library And Council Services Assistant - Waiheke Island
Company: Auckland Council |

Location: Hauraki, Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$67000 - 74000 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
with our community Can demonstrate experience working with a diverse range of people, including children and young people Demonstrates
Seafood Process Worker | Ngāi Tahu Seafood - Christchurch
Company: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu |

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
ake nei (for us and our children after us), we work to create sustainable long-term value while providing rewarding employment opportunities
International Student Support Officer
Company: Eastern Institute of Technology |

Location: Napier, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$61122 - 68182 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children's worker. Please note that visa
Eating Disorder Clinician - Kari Centre
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
assessment, coordination, and delivery of eating disorder treatment for children and adolescents, working closely... also offers opportunities to work across the Kari Centre, supporting children and adolescents with a wide range of secondary mental health needs
Ranger
Company: Auckland Council |

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$65000 - 77000 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014
Team Member - Learn To Swim | Birkenhead Pool And Leisure Centre
Company: Auckland Council |

Location: North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$29.9 per hour | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
. Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role... under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such, applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing
Health Care Assistant - Chalmers Home - Taranaki
Company: Presbyterian Support Central |

Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$25.71 - 32.03 per hour | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
to supporting elders. Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life