Kaitohu Rangatahi

Full Time Application Closes Jul 3 Auckland - West Auckland Academic Directors He korero mo matou - About us  We believe that, by supporting individuals and whanau as they work to answer their greatest needs and achieve their life goals, we can see entire communites transformed.
We are committed to supporting the vulnerable in our communities through the provision of support services that provide housing, training and employment, food support, counselling, financial mentoring, in-home healthcare and early childhood education and learning.
He korero mo te turanga - The role Reporting to the Kaiarahi Team Leader – He Poutama Rangatahi, the Kaitohu Rangatahi will work as part of a team to provide matauranga Maori informed employment and education support, as well as pastoral care and mentoring, to rangatahi who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) or are in danger of becoming NEET.
The Kaitohu Rangatahi will also engage with industry, community and whanau networks to support positive employment and education opportunities and outcomes for rangatahi.
Ka hiahia Koe-You will need:  · Experience working with vulnerable rangatahi and/or whanau.
· Experience in workplace placement or work brokerage.
· Understanding of and alignment with matauranga Maori informed approaches.
· Experience in participating fully as part of a dynamic team.
· Experience in pastoral care and support.
· Experience in mentoring, coaching and/or facilitation.
Ka whiwhi koe-You will receive:   · Opportunity to develop in a growing team · Opportunity to assist with the design of solutions for our Ranagtahi · If you live in West Auckland, the opportunity of working closer to home · Thorough induction and onboarding · A cohesive and supportive team environment · The chance to further your social work experience within a large organisation VisionWest Community Trust is a faith based award-winning, not-for-profit organisation, that provides a range of services to communities in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Christchurch.
Aroha (Compassion)  Manaakitanga (Holistic Care)  Mana (Dignity)  Whanaungatanga (Authentic Relationships) A commitment to the vision, mission and values of VisionWest Community Trust is essential for this position, see this role appeals to you, then please apply now
Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in NZ   Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date.
This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.