Youth Community Support Worker — Build Confidence & Independence

Pact Group; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Long service benefits

NZQA Level 3 Qualification support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pact Group in Dunedin is seeking a Full-time Community Support Worker to help rangatahi build confidence and life skills. You will provide hands-on support, promote wellbeing, and help with goals such as housing, education or employment while working as part of a tight-knit team.

The role requires flexibility to work a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts, including weekends. You will engage in meaningful activities and build connections with whānau and community.

Qualifications

• Calm, confident approach in high-pressure situations.
• Experience working with youth or challenging behaviours (professional or personal).
• Resilient, caring and genuine approach to others.
• Driver's licence and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work toward a Level 3 Health & Wellbeing qualification.
• Right to work in New Zealand (essential).

Responsibilities

• Support rangatahi to engage in meaningful activities (sport, fishing, swimming, walking, etc).
• Help rangatahi reconnect with whānau, culture and community.
• Model emotional regulation, resilience, and positive life skills.
• Provide hands-on support with routines, wellbeing and goal setting.
• Assist in achieving big goals (driver's licence, housing, education or employment).
• Maintain structure in the home and calmly manage behavioural challenges.
• Encourage learning through fun, trust and respectful relationships.
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate with whānau, professionals and colleagues.

Skills

Youth work experience

De-escalation skills

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Calm under pressure

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Level 3 Health & Wellbeing qualification

Job description

Pact Group in Dunedin is seeking a Full-time Community Support Worker to help rangatahi build confidence and life skills. You will provide hands-on support, promote wellbeing, and help with goals such as housing, education or employment while working as part of a tight-knit team.

The role requires flexibility to work a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts, including weekends. You will engage in meaningful activities and build connections with whānau and community.