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Change a child's future

We have exceptional career opportunities for passionate individuals to join our team of in-home early learning educators enabling the potential of Kiwi kids.

If you are committed to children’s learning and development and can provide a safe, nurturing environment in your home for up to 4 children aged under 5 then we would be interested in talking to you.

Join a purpose-driven team

Barnardos is a not-for-profit organisation committed to doing more to protect, support and educate New Zealand tamariki and their whānau/families. Our education arm, Barnardos Early Learning, offers home- and centre-based early learning programmes for under 5s designed to meet the needs of our local communities. We support educators to use Te Whāriki, the New Zealand early childhood curriculum.

Feel supported

We encourage and support our educators to learn and succeed by providing

• regular visits & support from qualified early childhood teachers
• educational support and training
• professional development
• educational resources
• being part of a caring, skilled team of professionals.

What it takes

To be an in-home educator, you need a

• home and personal background that meets our robust health and safety requirements
• desire to make every moment a teachable one
• passion for nurturing, inspiring and delighting children in your care
• commitment to creating lifelong learners
• willingness to connect with parents as partners in their child's education
• background or experience working with children.

Find out more

Visit our Barnardos Early Learning website and our dedicated Careers page for more information and to hear what our wonderful Educators have to say about being a Home Based Educator with Barnardos. 

Or take action today

If you see a future as part of a supportive, caring community of teachers, educators and parents, while still having the freedom to run your own business caring and educating under 5s, take action. Do more now for the future of our nation’s children — the tamariki of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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We are looking for experienced/fully qualified and registered teachers to join a South Island Early Learning Centre on a Casual basis.
Centres include: Kaikoura, Hornby Pasifika, Te Puna Oraka, Oamaru and Cromwell.

Key responsibilities
Deliver a curriculum aligned to Te Whāriki.
Implement and evaluate a learning programme that is responsive to the strengths and interests of children.
Promote learning opportunities which are inclusive and culturally responsive.
Document children’s learning and support children’s profile books and e-portfolio.

Skills and experience
Previous experience working as a Teacher in an early childhood education team setting.
The ability to use initiative and a commitment to quality practice standards and the principles of Te Whāriki.
Knowledge and understanding of current early childhood education theory and practice.
Excellent communication and organisation skills.
Enthusiasm and a strong desire to make a difference to children in their early years, while building strong links with their whānau and families.

Barnardos Early Learning is the social enterprise arm of Barnardos - New Zealand's leading children's charity. Every year our services and people make a real and positive difference in the lives of thousands of children, young people and their families. Barnardos believes that through our collective commitment, talents and efforts we are working hard to create an Aotearoa where every child has the opportunity to, in their own unique way, shine bright. With your help we can do even more.

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For more information or to apply email: christine.rodda@barnardos.org.nz
Please apply only if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.

The Cooks in our Early Learning Centres are a vital part of the Early Learning Centre team as they are responsible for preparing food for the children in our Centres on a daily basis. 

We strive to provide nutritious and delicious meals and snacks to support physical and mental development. We encourage healthy eating habits and offer a balanced menu to keep the children well fuelled throughout the day. The children also love being involved in food preparation and where possible.

As a part-time position (20 hours per week) 8.30am-12.30pm, Monday - Friday, this role this is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for a part-time role and enjoys working in a fun-filled, busy environment surrounded by children.

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Educators and Teachers at Barnardos work in partnership with parents and whānau to encourage children’s curiosity, learning and development. 

We are looking for teachers to join our casual relievers pool for our many centres across Auckland. You would work and be supported by a passionate and professional team.

Alternatively work as a Homebased Educator from your own home, choosing your hours and having a supportive network of teachers behind you.

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We have a network of 23 centres right across with country, and over 40 years experience in Early Learning. We are proudly a not-for-profit organisation investing any surplus funds into our teachers, staff and other services.

Come on board with us to enjoy - 

• The chance to make a difference – you’ll be empowered and well-resourced, so you can genuinely inspire children to excellent and equitable outcomes from within a not-for-profit who invests in NZ communities.
• Warm, open culture – we hold a strong and continuous focus on quality for you, the tamariki and whānau we serve - striving to be one big welcoming family.
• Continuing professional development – four hours per week professional time, internal learning and development opportunities and ongoing appraisals to support Teacher Certification.
• Support for you -  financial support to maintain your full certification and mentoring for provisionally certificated teachers. You will also receive up to 5 additional sick days.
• Large network of expert support – the wider Barnardos organisation and our community of 24 centres give us the platform to collaborate, motivate and inspire one another to continually improve.
• Peer and mentor learning opportunities – be mentored by qualified and experienced practitioners, engage in tailored professional development and be part of our network of teachers across Aotearoa.  
• Added benefits – as a Barnardos employee, you will gain access to a range of benefits such as discounted childcare and insurances, access to a wellness program and subsidised flu vaccination each year.

If you are interested in joining Barnardos please email your CV and cover letter to info@bel.og.nz and we'll make sure your details are passed on to the team in your area. 

Qualified teachers at Barnardos work in partnership with parents and whānau to encourage children’s curiosity, learning and development. You will assess, plan and implement a curriculum for infants, toddlers and young children that reflects current approaches to effective teaching and learning.

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Qualified teachers at Barnardos work in partnership with parents and whānau to encourage children’s curiosity, learning and development. You will assess, plan and implement a curriculum to infants, toddlers and young children that reflects current approaches to effective teaching and learning. This role is based at our Clendon Early Learning Centre.

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Qualified teachers at Barnardos work in partnership with parents and whānau to encourage children’s curiosity, learning and development. You will assess, plan and implement a curriculum for infants, toddlers and young children that reflects current approaches to effective teaching and learning.

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Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?  

Our Counsellors provide a free, confidential phone and online chat counselling service for children and young people aged 5 - 19 years.  This support really makes a difference, and while the role can be extremely challenging at times, it can be extremely rewarding at others.  

It’s a vital part of our work to make New Zealand a better, safer, happier place for children and young people.

• 0800 What's Up is open 7 days a week. 12.00pm - 11.00pm Monday to Friday, 3.00pm to 11.00pm Saturday and Sunday.
• Permanent Part time and Casual positions available  
• Candidates must be able to work weekends and evenings

Skills and experience

Our counsellors are given full training, but experience or qualification in the following areas are desirable

• Previous counselling experience or experience working with vulnerable children or young people is desirable
• Recognised tertiary qualification in the Social Services field e.g. counselling, social work, psychology is desirable

To excel in this role, you will need:

• To value diversity and encourage it in others
• Excellent in oral and written communication skills, especially with young people
• The ability to work shifts including nights and weekends
• Be technologically savvy, to pick up our operating systems quickly
• Resilience and a clear understanding of your own self-care needs and when to practice them

Benefits

• Learning and development programs
• Supervision
• Discounted childcare for permanent staff members and a wellness programme including discounts with health providers

About Barnardos

Barnardos is New Zealand's leading children's charity. We tailor our services to respond to local needs, individual challenges and diverse experiences. 

We're here for all Kiwi kids. Every day, our services and staff make a real and positive difference in the lives of thousands of children and families across New Zealand.

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For more information or to apply email your CV and cover letter to: lian.choong@barnardos.org.nz

Please apply only if you are eligible to work in New Zealand, we may interview as applications come in, so apply now!

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We are looking for suitably qualified and/or experienced Youth Workers to provide casual relief support (day/night and sleepover shifts) which sometimes is requested at short notice in one of three community group homes in Christchurch managed by Barnardos. 

Shift times are 7.00am – 9.00am and  3.00pm – 10.00pm with a 9 hour sleepover shift Friday – Thursday of each week.

This type of work can be challenging but is also rewarding.  The role of a casual Youth Worker is to support young people to make positive changes in their lives.  If you thrive on variety, a challenge and enjoy flexible working conditions, then a role like this could be ideal for you.

To be successful ideally you will need:

• Previous experience working with young people
• Be currently studying towards a formal qualification in human services or similar
• A belief that young people deserve the opportunity to grow and learn
• Professional integrity, resilience and dedication
• A current full driver’s licence is required

Barnardos is New Zealand’s leading children’s charity, doing more for Kiwi kids. Every year our services and people make a real and positive difference in the lives of thousands of children, young people and their families. Through our collective commitment, talents and efforts we are working hard to create an Aotearoa New Zealand where every child has the opportunity to, in their own unique way, shine bright.

In everything we do, we are guided by our values, and core principles of Ngā Pou e Whā – our vision for working with Māori. 

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and attitude and are prepared to work hard then we would be interested to hear from you by submitting your application to wendy.lorenz@barnardos.org.nz

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About the role

The role of a Contact Supervisor is to provide supervision during a contact visit between a child and their visiting parent or other family member, ensuring a physically, psychologically and emotionally safe environment for the child during the contact visit.  

Our Supervised Contact services operate on Saturdays and Sundays at our centres in Mangere and Waitakere. This is a casual role, with variable working hours between 4 and 8 hours (at times can be more) during a weekend – one or both days. Flexibility to work in both centres and on both weekend days would be desirable.

You will be working alongside our Coordinators and other supervisors and full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for children’s safety during the contact visit;
• Preparation of the session – briefings completed, risk assessment, set up of environment including appropriate toys and activities;
• Appropriate interaction between parent and child is facilitated and is monitored vigilantly;
• Participate in debriefing at the end of each contact session and participate in any incident reporting and investigation processes as required;
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is completed for each contact visit;

Skills and experience

• No pre-requisite formal qualification necessary – full training will be given;
• This role is well suited to highly resilient individuals who have ability to deal positively with conflicts, remain calm in stressful situations, are mature and have life experience;
• Previous experience of working with children (0-14 years);
• Knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts such as child development, attachment theory, dynamics of family violence is desirable;
• A current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to obtain one

Benefits

In choosing to work for Barnardos, you will enjoy the benefits of working with a large well-respected NGO, while making a difference in communities.

• Family friendly organisation with flexible working.
• Reduced cost childcare and other benefits
• Professional and supportive colleagues
• Wellness programme which includes flu vaccinations and discounts with health providers

About Barnardos

For over 60 years Barnardos has been shaping brighter futures together with children and families in Aotearoa. Our mahi across social services, early learning and advocacy for children’s rights and wellbeing means we're there for the whole childhood journey, and beyond.

Every day, we’re making a positive, long-lasting difference to children's lives. The role of Children's Contact Supervisor sits within the Barnardos Child & Family Programme Assistant job description.

To express your interest, please email Service Manager Dunja Pjevic via dunja.pjevic@barnardos.org.nz with your CV and Cover Letter.  For more information about the role, you can also contact Dunja via email or 027 237 8862. 

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We are looking for a great Marketing & Communications professional to work in the social services sector for the Family Violence Collaboration in Christchurch as the voice of the sector in Canterbury.   In this role, you will be responsible for 4 work streams of Staff Learning & Development,  Family Violence prevention, Coordination of Community crisis response and Youth. 

This part-time (24–28 hours per week) 12 month fixed term role will be split 14-16 hours on the Family Violence Collaboration project support and 10-12 hours on projects and communications for the Prevention work stream.

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The role of a Programme Assistant is to provide supervision during a contact visit between a child and their visiting parent, ensuring a physically, psychologically and emotionally safe environment for the child during the contact visit.  

We require Programme Assistants for casual work at our office in Whangarei. You will be working alongside our Coordinators and full training will be given.

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You will be part of a small motivated team who are ambitious in raising the quality of social work practice across our services through developing and implementing systems, tools, and training.

Based in our Lower Hutt or Palmerston North office, you will initially work with the management team across the Lower North Island ensuring strategic practice priorities are implemented through regional quality plans. The focus of this role will be strengthening Barnardos practice principles, the quality of case records in our Client Management System, and to further develop quality assurance feedback loops.

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As the result of obtaining new service contracts, Barnardos is looking for a Team Leader with energy, enthusiasm and drive to supervise and support a team of dedicated residential care professionals based in Invercargill Residential services.

We believe people do their best work when what they love doing connects with what they are best at.  If you are an experienced leader of people, or are ready to extend your current leadership skills to step up into a challenging and exciting role we'd like to hear from you ! 

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We are looking for suitably qualified and/or experienced Youth Workers to provide casual relief support which sometimes is requested at short notice.

Day shift hours are 6.30am to  3pm OR 2.00pm to 10.30pm and for Night shifts 10.30pm – 6.30am.

The role maintains responsibility on a casual basis for the care of youth in a Barnardos residential home (Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi) within the framework of the policies and practices of Barnardos, key agencies Oranga Tamariki and Community Based Treatment providers to achieve the best possible outcomes by providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth to grow and develop while in a residential facility.

Duties

• Care for youth by assisting them to engage in therapeutic interventions
• Support youth make positive changes in their lives through education, treatment and residential care
• Support programmed activities for youth that enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development while in residential care
• Administrative tasks including (???? Ask Debbie) for night shift workers

Skills and experience key to this role are:

• Previous experience working with young people is preferred
• Be currently studying towards a formal qualification in human services or similar is desirable
• A belief that young people deserve the opportunity to grow and learn
• Professional integrity, resilience and dedication
• A current full clean NZ Driver’s licence is required

Some of the work can be quite challenging so you will need to have resilience and passion for working with youth, be a flexible person with a positive attitude and exhibit the ability to build strong professional relationships with young people, whānau/ families, staff and service providers.  

On day shifts you will be working alongside of passionate Residential, Clinical, Education and Administrative team members. The night shift consists of two people working together to ensure security is maintained and various administrative and housekeeping tasks are completed.

For more information please contact alison.rance@barnardos.org.nz or phone 03 349 0088

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We are seeking a suitably qualified and/or experienced Residential Youth Worker for permanent full-time work – 40 hours/pw, 2 shifts 6.30am – 3.00pm OR 2.00pm – 10.30pm as rostered.

The role maintains responsibility for the daily care of youth in a Barnardos residential home (Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi) within the framework of the policies and practices of Barnardos, key agencies Oranga Tamariki and Community Based Treatment providers to achieve the best possible outcomes by providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth to grow and develop while in a residential facility.

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We are looking for a suitably qualified, culturally responsive and experienced residential youth worker to join the night shift team in a  residential facility based in Christchurch managed by Barnardos NZ. The role maintains responsibility for the overnight care of youth at Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi within the framework of the policies and practices of Barnardos, key agencies Oranga Tamariki and Community Based Treatment providers to achieve the best possible outcomes by providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth to grow and develop while in a residential facility.

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New Year - New Role - New Opportunity! 

Following an internal promotion we are now seeking a proactive, energetic and resilient person to lead the practice and operational management of a strong team of social work professionals who provide support to clients Following an internal promotion we are now seeking a proactive, energetic and resilient person to lead the practice and operational management of a strong team of social work professionals who provide support to clients via an extensive range of services in the Canterbury region.

This is a full time permanent role and reports to the SI Operations Manager based in Christchurch.  

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As a family support Social Worker you will work directly with children and families in their own environment to help develop resiliency, reinforce positive parenting, and assist children and families to access community resources. The position is 32 hours per week based at our Barnardos Whangarei office.

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Due to internal changes and growth of services Barnardos are excited to welcome Social Workers who have a passion for working with young people and their family/whānau to join our Residential Care Team

The Residential Social Worker will work closely alongside the Residential Youth workers,  young person and their families. This role provides the opportunity to empower and make a difference in the young person's life.

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As a Social Worker in our Whānau Support team, you will be involved with tamariki and their whānau across the Waikato. This is a challenging but highly rewarding role that holds tamariki at the core of our mahi, empowering whānau and taking your practice to the next level. You will work within a multidisciplinary team who are passionate about tamariki and committed to professional development. This is a fixed term position.

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If you love bringing ideas and innovation to the fore, learning, working collaboratively and are excited about enhancing your existing design skills, this job will provide you with the new opportunities you are looking for in 2021!

We’re also looking for someone who has aspirations to make a difference, aligned to our Guiding Principles. In this role you will ensure a clear and consistent visual identity for Barnardos and our associated brands across all mediums and platforms. Attention to detail and a commitment to working effectively with other team members is essential,

You will be a key member of the Marketing & Communications Team, and work closely with other teams to ensure Barnardos’ visual identity and supporting creative implements our marketing, communications and advocacy plans, drives brand awareness and grows our supporter base.

This is a full-time role, fixed term until 31 December 2021.

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We are looking for an exceptional person with a strong interest in the issues affecting children, young people and their families to join our whanau.  You'll bring your leadership skills to support our diverse and talented team of advocacy, communications, fundraising and marketing professionals to achieve new levels of success. 

We are ready for you to really lift our national profile and engage more people with our great work.  We have a strong platform to build from and have high aspirations for the future of children of Aotearoa.  We just now need your energy to take us there.

Please note this position has been extended to 31 January, so if you have previously applied you do not need to reapply and your application is still to be reviewed.

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As  Aoeteroa’s largest children’s charity we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor, Māori to join our National office team in Wellington, to provide advice and support to our work programme in a whānau centered way.

The Senior Advisor Māori is a critical role.  We are looking for a resilient and pro-active person to join our team providing guidance and support,  and manaaki meaningful relationships.   You will lead and influence Barnardos important work of making positive difference for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, strengthening our relationships with Iwi, hapu, Kaupapa Māori organisations and other external stakeholders. 

The role will lead and support others to understand and appreciate structures within Māoridom which are essential to successful outcomes for young people.  This a 12 month fixed term 20 hour per week position, with flexibility in days and hours worked.  An understanding of Te Reo, Tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential.

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