Youth Worker

5 days ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Wise Group Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year
  • Part-time, permanent role, based in Rotorua.
  • 5 weeks of annual leave + 2 wellbeing days annually
  • Live work/life balance & create new possibilities for taiohi (young people).

Do you thrive in working with taiohi, teachers and other health & social service workers to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing of taiohi?

Real | Mō mātou

Our spirit is 'loving life', and that's what we do – we work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration.

Whetū Marewa (Rising Star) is a primary mental health youth service in the Tauranga region. The service aims to build the confidence, resilience and wellbeing in taiohi who are living with mild to moderate mental health and addiction related issues and social stressors.

We are a mix of clinicians and youth workers who work with taiohi aged 12 to 24 years, offering a flexible and youth-centered approach to wellbeing.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Increased Employer KiwiSaver contribution
  • 5 weeks of annual leave after 12 months of employment
  • 2 Wellbeing days annually
  • HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānau
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app and more.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are on the lookout for an experienced Youth Worker to join our Real Lakes Youth Service in Rotorua.  A youth-focused early intervention program in the Lakes region operates within schools and the community, utilizing both individual and group-based approaches.

You will align with our tikanga (principles) and kawa (practice) and support the clinical components of Whetū Marewa – Primary Mental Health.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 20 hours per week. The work schedule is negotiable for the right candidate, within standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm) in Rotorua.

You | Mōu

Our preferred candidates will have:

  • A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent.
  • Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care. 
  • An understanding of local community issues and of tikanga Māori.
  • Both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills.   
  • A current full New Zealand driver's licence. 
  • An inspiring and enthusiastic outlook on life

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 05 December 2025. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

Position Description: Please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

Contact | Whakapā: Katy Ryan, Team Coach - Clinical via email,

For further information, visit our website

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment.

All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

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