Rangatahi Pathways Coordinator

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development budget

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua in Whakatāne seeks a proactive Re-engagement Pathways Co-ordinator to support 14–16-year-old rangatahi who are disengaged from school, helping them become work-ready and transition into education, training or employment.

You will build strong networks with schools, training providers, employers and whānau, identify strengths and aspirations, and create practical next steps while safeguarding confidentiality and promoting Kaupapa Māori values.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience with high-risk or disengaged rangatahi.
• Strong administration skills and confidentiality awareness.
• Ability to empathise with vulnerable rangatahi and whānau.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support rangatahi aged 14–16 to design pathways toward education or employment.
• Build relationships with schools, training providers, employers and community partners.
• Identify strengths and aspirations and connect networks to opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality and administer program records.

Skills

High-risk rangatahi experience

Administration skills

Confidentiality awareness

Networking skills

Job description

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua in Whakatāne seeks a proactive Re-engagement Pathways Co-ordinator to support 14–16-year-old rangatahi who are disengaged from school, helping them become work-ready and transition into education, training or employment.

You will build strong networks with schools, training providers, employers and whānau, identify strengths and aspirations, and create practical next steps while safeguarding confidentiality and promoting Kaupapa Māori values.