Youth Worker

Are you an experienced and motivated Youth Worker?

If you want to make a difference in the lives of rangatahi, then read on as this could be the role for you. Youth Pathways is a not-for-profit organisation that provides support to youth aged 10-21 years and their family/caregivers.

Youth Pathways provides supports for rangatahi at various levels from mentoring through to intensive daily support. All young people have an individual plan developed specific to their needs to ensure development.

We are based in Addington and Rolleston.

To undertake this role, the successful person will need:

• To hold a current full driver’s licence.

• To be flexible with work hours (Mainly 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday).

• To be eligible to work in New Zealand.

• Experience in working with youth.

• The ability to work in an inter-agency collaborative setting.

  Advantages the successful person will have:

• Bi-cultural knowledge and awareness of Tikanga Māori.

• Experience in planning and report writing or able to learn.

• A Willingness to work in a school environment at times and to support rangatahi whom,  are disengaged from education 

  Employment will be subject to a clear NZ Police vet and background check under the requirements of the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014.

  About the organisation and the role

  Youth Pathways is a not-for-profit organisation that provides an intensive wrap-a-round support service to youth and their families aged 10-21 years, through a variety of programmes.

  We are looking for an experienced and motivated Youth Worker to join the team.

  Applications close: September 4th at 5pm 

  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted following this.

For job description or any enquiries, please email [email protected]