Youth Worker

7 days ago

New Zealand Wise Group Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year
  • Friday – Monday, 32 hours + PM shift + Based in Waikanae
  • Extra Annual Leave + Paid Wellbeing Days
  • Increased Kiwi Saver Contribution + a warm home during your shift

Empowering youth with support to build life
skills, resilience, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and
communities.

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

We provide health and wellbeing services working
with local community supports to help taiohi aged 12-24 develop life skills and
build strong connections, including their school, employer, whānau, and
friends.

What we offer | Ngā
āhuatanga kei a mātou 

  • Increased KiwiSaver contribution
  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga
mahi

This is a 32-hour-per-week position based in Waikanae, with shifts scheduled Friday to Monday from 3:00pm–11:30pm.

We are seeking a Youth Worker with expertise in supporting individuals with
complex needs or mental health backgrounds. Join our OTIS youth team in
Waikanae, where you will provide assistance to one or two taiohi (young person).

Responsibilities
may include:

  • Working closely with clinical service staff in designing personalised support plans.
  • Working with people's strengths, holding hope and encouraging people to recognise their ability to overcome adversity.
  • You will work with people planning a suite of activities and programmes individually designed to help them meet goals.

About You | Mōu: 
We're looking for a passionate, energised youth worker to join our growing
service.

You will have:

  • Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
    (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised
    equivalent.
  • A full driver's licence.
  • A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori, including Te Reo Māori and Tikanga, or be open to learning about it.   
  • Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health and addiction preferred.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 27 December 2025. Please note,
this advert may close early if suitable candidates have been found.  

Position Description: 

Contact | Whakapā: Kelsey Seed, Team Coach,  for any queries.

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.

Note: The Criminal
History Check is exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the
Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences
(even outside 7 years) in your application.

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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