Foster Caregiver – Waikato

Cambridge, Hamilton, Home Based, Huntly, Kāwhia, Kihikihi, Matamata, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, Ngatea, Ōhaupō, Ōtorohanga, Paeroa, Pirongia, Putaruru, Raglan, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Te Kauwhata, Te Kuiti, Thames, Tirau, Tokoroa

Organisation Kia Puāwai
Category Youth & Children
Hours Both/Flexible

We are currently seeking individuals or couples based in Waikato to become a Kia Puāwai caregiver in our foster care programmes. If you have the space in your home, time to invest in caring for a young person, and would like to help them learn and succeed – this is a hugely rewarding role.

As a caregiver with Kia Puāwai, we offer you:

  • The chance to be part of a values-based organisation.
  • Training and ongoing coaching in the specialist programme.
  • You will be supported by a multidisciplinary staffed team – which includes social workers and practice and cultural advisors.
  • 24/7 on-call support, including visits by your Practice Leader.
  • A caregiver allowance to cover expenses associated with caring for a young person.

If you are interested in exploring what a caregiver role could look like for you, get in touch!
We will kōrero more with you and support you through the application process.

Requirements:

As a caregiver, you will need:

  • To be open to having a rangatahi live with you
  • A spare room and suitable home environment
  • To complete Police and Oranga Tamariki vetting checks for yourself and household members
  • To complete a medical reference check
  • A reliable form of transport
  • To be able to attend meetings and trainings as required
  • To provide aroha and support positive outcomes for rangatahi
  • To be willing to learn and implement support strategies for rangatahi

No experience is needed but previous experience working with tamariki and rangatahi is an advantage.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • Commitment to short, medium, long-term placements (up to approximately 12 months).
  • Ability to provide stable and consistent care for the duration of the placement.
  • Willingness to commit to an ongoing caregiver role where possible.
  • Availability to attend training, meetings, and support hui (often during weekdays/daytime).

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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