Youth Worker

Youth Worker – Whakamaru Transitional Housing

Location: Mt Cook, Wellington
Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week)

Empower young people. Build connection. Create opportunities for change.

For more than 120 years, Wellington City Mission has been supporting people experiencing hardship across the Wellington region. Guided by our values of Aroha, Tūmanako, Whanaungatanga and Manaakitanga, we're committed to helping people and communities experience hope, connection and lasting change.

We're looking for a passionate and energetic Youth Worker to join our Whakamaru Transitional Housing team.

About the role

As a Youth Worker, you'll create meaningful opportunities for rangatahi residents to connect, grow and thrive. Through therapeutic, recreational, cultural and wellbeing-focused activities, you'll help build confidence, strengthen relationships and support positive life outcomes.

Working alongside Registered Practitioners, Kaitiaki and Transitional Housing Support Workers, you'll contribute to integrated support plans while fostering a safe, inclusive and engaging residential community. From coordinating group activities and life skills programmes to encouraging community participation and cultural connection, you'll play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and creating opportunities for young people to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging.

You'll bring:

• Experience working with rangatahi or vulnerable communities, including people with complex needs
• Strong relationship-building, communication and de-escalation skills
• Experience developing or facilitating activities, programmes or group engagement
• A calm, resilient and non-judgemental approach
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence maintaining professional boundaries in a dynamic environment
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence

Experience in residential settings and knowledge of wellbeing, emotional regulation or strengths-based approaches will be highly regarded.

Why join Wellington City Mission?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of rangatahi while being part of a supportive, values-led organisation.

You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, contribute to innovative, person-centred support, and have opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development—all while helping create a community where people feel safe, connected and empowered.

If you're passionate about engaging young people, building strong relationships and supporting positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help create opportunities for rangatahi to thrive at Whakamaru.

This role requires flexibility to work either a Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, including around key holiday periods (e.g., Christmas, Matariki, Easter), recognising that seasonal activities can significantly uplift the wellbeing of our manuhiri.