Awake Night Youth Worker — Trauma-Informed Care & Growth

Wise Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra KiwiSaver contributions

Extra week of annual leave after 12‑mo

2 paid wellbeing days annually

HealthNow card – $250 annually

Discounts via Perk app

Job summary

Wise Group is seeking a Youth Worker for the Awake Night shift in Nelson, supporting taiohi aged 12-18 in a homelike setting. You’ll help with life skills, goal planning and resilience, working Tue–Sat, 11:00pm–7:30am at Salisbury Road and sometimes at other services.

Youth-focused role requires trauma awareness, group facilitation skills, and a current NZ driver’s licence with first aid qualification. Te Tiriti knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• Hold a National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (level 4) or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people and trauma-informed care understanding.
• Experience or comfort with group facilitation.
• Passionate about helping youth to build confidence and resilience.
• De-escalation and relationship-building skills.
• Current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Current NZ first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Support taiohi in a home-like environment to develop life skills.
• Assist with goal planning, wellbeing, resilience and confidence.
• Work awake night shifts 11:00pm–7:30am, Tue-Sat, in Nelson.
• Occasionally work at other Wise Group services.
• Based at Salisbury Road respite facility.

Skills

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation skills

Relationship building

Driver's licence

First aid certification

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (level 4)

National Certificate in Youth Work (level 4)

Health and Wellbeing level 4 certificate

Job description

Wise Group is seeking a Youth Worker for the Awake Night shift in Nelson, supporting taiohi aged 12-18 in a homelike setting. You’ll help with life skills, goal planning and resilience, working Tue–Sat, 11:00pm–7:30am at Salisbury Road and sometimes at other services.

Youth-focused role requires trauma awareness, group facilitation skills, and a current NZ driver’s licence with first aid qualification. Te Tiriti knowledge is valued.