If you have the space in your home, time to invest in caring for a child, and would like to help them learn and succeed - this is a hugely rewarding role.
Tamariki and rangatahi coming into our care may have experienced adversity and difficulties, and therefore many have behavioural challenges. They need stability, connection, kindness, assurance and support to thrive.
As a respite caregiver with Kia Puāwai, the support you receive includes:
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.
As a respite caregiver, you will need:
No experience is needed, but we need reliable respite caregivers, and previous experience working with tamariki and rangatahi is an advantage.
Respite caregivers with Kia Puāwai often provide shorter stays or respite care for tamariki and rangatahi over weekends or from one to two weeks.
We are happy to kōrero more with you to see what you could provide in this space.
Our team will support you and meet with you regularly over the period that you are providing respite.
Training and meetings will often occur during the day/week, so some flexibility to be available to attend is essential.
We need respite caregivers who are able to provide stable and consistent respite support for our tamariki and rangatahi, so ideally, we are looking for someone who is willing to commit to an ongoing respite role.
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.
Youth & Children
