Casual Youth Worker

JobSpace; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Level 4 qualification

Discount app (Perk & Perk Plus)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Real is seeking casual Youth Workers to join our Bay of Plenty Youth Services, supporting taiohi aged 12–24 to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing. You will work with a great team, with hours offered when available.

To apply, hold NZ Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate (or be studying towards it), have experience with young people, trauma-informed care, de-escalation and relationship-building skills, a NZ driver's licence and first aid certificate (or be willing to obtain), plus

Qualifications

• Hold a NZ Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate or be studying toward it.
• Experience with young people and trauma-informed care.
• De-escalation and relationship-building skills.
• Current NZ Driver Licence and first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support taiohi aged 12–24 to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with a supportive team across Bay of Plenty services.
• Meet essential safety checks and background requirements per policy.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Relationship building

Education

NZ Certificate Level 4 Health & Wellbeing

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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. 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 include a free level 4 qualification, Perk & Perk Plus discount app, earn up to $32.30 per hour, an organisation that believes in its purpose, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

The role is 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.

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

Contact: Danica Thompson, Team Coach - ***************@real.org.nz. 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.