Rangatahi Pathways Mentor — Youth Empowerment & Support

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

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.