Youth Justice Practitioner - Rangatahi Support & Healing

Odyssey House NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual location allowance

Allocated pool car

22 days annual leave

5 days study leave

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Odyssey House NZ is seeking a Youth Practitioner to join the Whakatakapokai Youth Justice Programme. You will deliver alcohol and other drug education and therapy, support rangatahi to identify goals, and work in partnership with the Odyssey team to provide aftercare and family engagement.

This role is ideal for those at the start of their career with a passion for youth development, addictions work, and cultural safety, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (level 7) in Alcohol and Drug, Social Work, Youth Work or related field.
• Experience in social services, youth justice, addictions or mental health care including group facilitation.
• Registration with HPCA Act (or willingness to work towards registration).
• Excellent communication and motivational enhancement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with behaviour change.
• Knowledge of Māori and Pacific cultural practices and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the alcohol and other drug programme through one-on-one and group mahi, using therapeutic approaches.
• Provide ongoing aftercare support for rangatahi and whānau.
• Collaborate with Odyssey team and health/community professionals.

Skills

Communication

Motivational skills

Group facilitation

Independence & teamwork

Behaviour change

Knowledge of Māori & Pacific customs

Education

Tertiary qualification (level 7) in Alcohol and Drug / Social Work / Youth Work

Job description

Odyssey House NZ is seeking a Youth Practitioner to join the Whakatakapokai Youth Justice Programme. You will deliver alcohol and other drug education and therapy, support rangatahi to identify goals, and work in partnership with the Odyssey team to provide aftercare and family engagement.

This role is ideal for those at the start of their career with a passion for youth development, addictions work, and cultural safety, with opportunities for professional development and supervision.