Youth Worker

**Youth Worker - Transition To Adulthood**:

- Employer:

- Te Whānau o Waipareira
- Position:

- Youth Worker - Transition To Adulthood- Ref:
- 57181883- Location:

- Henderson- NZ- Position Type:
- Permanent Full-time- Salary:

- Competitive salary + benefits
- Description:
**Transition To Adulthood.**

We're on the lookout for a passionate Youth Worker to join our frontline team This is fulltime mahi, working closely with rangatahi that are transitioning out of Oranga Tamariki care and into early adulthood. As our Youth Worker, you will connect with rangatahi to help them find their spark and unleash their OWN potential, outside of OT care. You will advocate for rangatahi, guide them towards their aspirations, and
- deliver wrap-around support to address any education, healthcare, and social needs.-
**Your Skills & Experience.**

For our Youth Worker, the following competencies are desired, but not all required:

- Strong commitment to Te Reo me ōna tikanga.
- Prior experience supporting and advocating for rangatahi.
- Qualification in humanities or social services desired.
- Knowledge of local community networks and services.
- Heart for the community and passion for whānau ora.
- Clean, Full NZ Drivers License essential for local travel.

**Mana Motuhake. Our Goal.**

Te Whānau o Waipareira is a non-government organisation, operating locally in the heart of West Auckland. We are dedicated to creating generational change for urban Māori, delivering a broad spectrum of services in education, health, and social care.**Waipareiratanga. The Waipareira Way.**

Here at the Whānau House, we do our mahi differently. As a new kaimahi, you will be warmly welcomed into a close-knit whānau, with networks spanning across the West Auckland region and beyond. We walk side-by-side with the Māori community, woven into a cross-generational story far bigger than oneself. As kaimahi, we take care of your wellbeing and provide a number of benefits:

- Fun, supportive, and flexible teamworking environment.
- Various professional and career development opportunities.
- Locally based offices, near to public transport and shops.

A Waipareira career is YOUR opportunity to create a difference for whānau Māori**All applicants must have a valid New Zealand residency or work visa.**

We do not accept submissions from any recruitment agencies.