Youth Connector Lead — Sport & Wellbeing Catalyst

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Napier; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites applicants for the Youth Connector Lead - Physical Activity in Hawke's Bay (Napier/Hastings). The role strengthens links with tamariki and rangatahi through sport and physical activity, building trusted relationships and connecting young people to opportunities that improve confidence, wellbeing and belonging.

The position is fixed-term for 2 years and requires experience with children and young people in youth development, coaching, recreation, or

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in youth development, coaching, recreation, or community services.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen connections between Oranga Tamariki, NZ Police, Sport Hawke's Bay and community providers.
• Identify suitable sport and recreation opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Support participation by coordinating transport and engagement with young people.
• Collaborate with social workers, caregivers, providers and sports organisations to match needs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Youth development

Coaching & facilitation

Relationship-building

Motivation & support

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites applicants for the Youth Connector Lead - Physical Activity in Hawke's Bay (Napier/Hastings). The role strengthens links with tamariki and rangatahi through sport and physical activity, building trusted relationships and connecting young people to opportunities that improve confidence, wellbeing and belonging.

The position is fixed-term for 2 years and requires experience with children and young people in youth development, coaching, recreation, or