Youth Development Specialist

2 weeks ago

Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūnga | About the role
After some professional and supportive training, you will become an instructor of a team of young people as they navigate through either a 1-week, 2-week or a 6-week course (age/circumstances dependent).
You will be an inspirational person who can provide leadership and training to youth of Aotearoa, supporting them to build confidence, resilience and develop self-belief by guiding them to see what potential they have and can achieve. You will also help them develop conflict and resolution skills.
We will not sugar-coat it; mental resilience is a must for this role, as some days will be challenging. However, the huge sense of pride and reward you will feel when you see youth that you have trained succeed, is worth it.
You will work alongside like-minded supportive peers made up of Military personnel, physical training instructors and social workers. To support you to perform at your best, there is ongoing comprehensive staff training and substantial support services available.
For further information about some of the courses you will be involved in, click here and here.
**Please Note**: The formal title for this role within the New Zealand Defence Force is Section Commander (Civilian).
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
It is essential that some of your strengths include innovative problem solving and showing initiative, along with your ability to connect with teenagers and young adults whilst forming trustworthy relationships.
Empathy, respect and cultural awareness is important in this role, in order to understand how the youth of our many diverse cultures within Aotearoa, think and act.
You will need to be able to commit to working shift/roster work on weekends and outside of standard working hours. You will also need to be able and willing to stay overnight in a field environment, at locations as and when required (you will be compensated for both of these requirements).
**You will also**:

- Have extensive and relevant experience in youth development and support.
- Have the ability to tailor your instructional approach to meet individual learning needs.
- Be warm, calm and friendly with a sense of humour, able to have fun.
- Have a full, clean current drivers' licence.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to live and operate in a wilderness/field environment, be physically fit and able to carry a pack and attend physical training classes alongside your team.
- Hold relevant social services or clinical qualifications ideally in youth development.
- Have a current New Zealand First Aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.

One pre-requisite for the role - you must be available to attend, and pass, our 10 day (including Saturday 7 Dec) Youth Development Specialist Basic Course starting 3 December 2024.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning - safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.
NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Applications close on Tuesday 29 October 2024.
Use the links on this page where you will be directed to the Defence Careers website.
**Please Note**:

- Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

**Please Note**:
To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:
Low Level Security Clearance
- You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
- At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
- You must have a five (5) year background history that can be

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