Rangatahi Pathways Coordinator

Clutha District Council; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Clutha District Council is seeking a dedicated Rangatahi Pathways Coordinator to support young people in Balclutha and surrounding areas. This part-time role focuses on mentoring, wellbeing support, and connecting rangatahi with services to promote sustainable outcomes.

You will build trusted relationships, help address barriers to engagement, and guide progress towards employment, training, or education, working both independently and with whānau and community partners for a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, community development, education, employment services, social services or a similar field.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• An understanding of the challenges that can impact young people and their engagement.
• A commitment to creating positive outcomes for rangatahi and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with rangatahi through mentoring, encouragement and practical support.
• Support participant wellbeing and help address barriers to engagement, attendance and achievement.
• Connect participants and whānau with community services, support networks and opportunities.
• Guide participants towards sustainable employment, training, education and other positive outcomes.

Skills

Youth work experience

Relationship-building

Independent & collaborative

Organisational skills

Whānau engagement

Job description

Help young people build confidence, overcome barriers, and create positive futures.

In this part-time role, you will build trusted relationships with rangatahi, help identify and address barriers to engagement, connect them with appropriate support services, and encourage them to stay focused on their goals. Whether it's providing practical assistance, supporting wellbeing, liaising with whānau, or celebrating milestones, you'll play a key role in helping participants achieve sustainable outcomes.

This is a part-time role offering a minimum of 15 hours per week, on a three-year fixed term contract.

What You'll Do:

• Build trusted relationships with rangatahi through mentoring, encouragement and practical support.
• Support participant wellbeing and help address barriers to engagement, attendance and achievement.
• Connect participants and whānau with community services, support networks and opportunities.
• Guide participants towards sustainable employment, training, education and other positive outcomes.

What you will bring:

• Experience in youth work, community development, education, employment services, social services or a similar field.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• An understanding of the challenges that can impact young people and their engagement.
• A commitment to creating positive outcomes for rangatahi and whānau.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a programme that helps young people gain confidence, develop life skills and take meaningful steps towards their future.

For further information about the role, please view the full job description via the following link: Rangatahi Pathways Coordinator - Vacancy Pack

This role will close on Wednesday 21 October 2026, but we will be assessing applications as they are received.