Handyperson

• Te Puna Wai Youth Justice Residence, Burnham Christchurch
• Full Time, Permanent

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is a Ministry dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future. We also work with young people who may have offended, or are likely to offend. Our belief is that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them, any child can, and should flourish.

We are currently looking for a Handyperson to join our team at Te Puna Wai. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday 40 hrs per week.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

In this busy and varied role, you will support health, safety, security and daily operations of the residence by providing a high-quality and responsive buildings, grounds, property, plant, vehicle and resource support service. This will include booking in and escorting specialist trade contractors whilst on site; maintaining a safe and damage-free environment with daily checks completed, data analysed, and reports prepared; carrying out allocated minor work to keep the site safe and tidy; and identifying and escalating property risks and issues.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• An understanding of health, safety and security
• Resilience, reliability, honesty and common-sense
• An ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of staff and stakeholders
• To be flexible and adaptable in your work practices
• Good computer literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• A full clean New Zealand drivers' licence
• To meet the Vulnerable Children's Act safety checking and Ministry vetting requirements (this includes a full Police Check)
• To be fit and healthy - able to work outside and stand for most of the day if required (when escorting contractors and completing routine maintenance and grounds work)

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $54,080 and $57,901, dependent on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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 Employee benefits - Oranga Tamariki

Me pēhea te tuku tono |How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering 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

Applications Close: 24th November 2026! Applications will be reviewed as received and we may contact successful applicants prior to the advertising closing.