Youth Connector Lead, Sport & Activity

Oranga Tamariki; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki seeks a Youth Connector Lead – Physical Activity to strengthen connections between tamariki and rangatahi and access sport and recreation opportunities. You will work directly with young people, build trusted relationships, and partner with NZ Police, Sport Hawke's Bay, and community providers to deliver proactive, preventative programmes.

You will engage with social workers, caregivers and organisations to tailor activities, support participation, and help tamariki grow

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children and young people in sport, recreation, youth development, education, community, or social service settings.
• Ability to identify priority cohorts and link tamariki and rangatahi to physical activity opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence required; transporting participants may form part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with tamariki and rangatahi and connect them to suitable sport and recreation opportunities.
• Coordinate and deliver programmes for children and young people in collaboration with social workers and community providers.
• Support, coach, transport, and engage with participants as needed to meet programme goals.
• Work across Hawke’s Bay, including Napier and Hastings, and travel regularly within the region.

Skills

Youth engagement

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Community partnerships

Driver's licence

Job description

Oranga Tamariki seeks a Youth Connector Lead – Physical Activity to strengthen connections between tamariki and rangatahi and access sport and recreation opportunities. You will work directly with young people, build trusted relationships, and partner with NZ Police, Sport Hawke's Bay, and community providers to deliver proactive, preventative programmes.

You will engage with social workers, caregivers and organisations to tailor activities, support participation, and help tamariki grow