Casual Youth Worker

Pathways Health Ltd; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to $32.30 per hour

An organisation that believes in its目的

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Pathways Health Ltd. is seeking casual Youth Workers to join Real Services in Tauranga. You will support taiohi aged 12–24 across respite and residential services, helping build confidence, resilience and wellbeing in a supportive team.

Ideal candidates have NZCHW Level 4 or are studying toward it, plus experience with young people, trauma-informed care, de‑escalation and relationship-building skills. A NZ driver licence and first aid (or willingness to obtain) are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent
• Have experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care
• Have both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills
• Hold a current full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Hold a current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one
• Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Responsibilities

• Support taiohi to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Work across respite and residential Youth services as part of Real Services in Tauranga
• Join a great team and contribute to positive outcomes for young people and their whānau

Skills

De-escalation skills

Trauma-informed care

Relationship building

Education

NZCHW Level 4

Studying toward NZCHW

Job description

• Casual Youth Worker roles available at our Real Services in Tauranga
• Working across all our respite and residential Youth services
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour + other great benefits

Work with taiohi (young person) to support them and their whānau to build confidence, resilience & wellbeing.

Real | Mō mātou

We provide health and wellbeing services for taiohi aged between 12 to 24. We believe in the importance of community, connection and relationships - and in the ability of young people to shape their own futures.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Earn up to $32.30 per hour
• An organisation that believes in its purpose
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are on the lookout for casual Youth Workers to join our growing service at our Bay of Plenty Youth Services. If you are passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing, and would like to work with a great team, we want to hear from you.

The hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available.

• Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent
• Have experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care
• Have both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills
• Hold a current full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Hold a current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one
• Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date | Rā katinga:

23 September 2026. Please note, this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact | Whakapā:

Danica Thompson, Team Coach - [e-mail]

For further information, visit www.real.org.nz

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support 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.