Youth Support Workers – Dunedin/Ōtepoti

Community Care Trust; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Hourly rate

Job summary

Community Care Trust in Dunedin is seeking passionate Youth Support Workers to join our Youth Team in Ōtepoti. You will support tamariki and rangatahi, focusing on trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practice.

We value Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and working with diverse communities. The role requires a NZ driver licence, first aid, and eligibility to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience working with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, Māori, Pacific, or diverse communities.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and Pacific worldviews.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki and rangatahi to build confidence and life skills.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Document and communicate clearly with the team, including on complex behaviours.

Skills

Youth engagement

Cultural knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Ao Māori

Communication

Patience

Trauma-informed approach

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

First Aid Certificate

Driver Licence (Full NZ)

Job description

Youth Support Workers – Dunedin | Ōtepoti

Full-Time & Part-Time positions available

Empowering Tamariki and Rangatahi. Strengthening Whānau. Creating Great Lives.

Community Care Trust Aotearoa is seeking passionate and committed Youth Support Workers to join our Youth Team in Ōtepoti.

We strongly encourage applications from Māori and Pasifika candidates and value cultural knowledge, lived experience, community connections, and an understanding of Te Ao Māori and Pacific worldviews.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi by helping create safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environments where they can thrive.

You will be part of a supportive, values-driven team working together to create stability, connection, and positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

As a Youth Support Worker, you will work alongside tamariki and rangatahi who may have experienced trauma, adversity, or complex life circumstances. Through positive relationships, consistency, and encouragement, you will support them to build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their goals.

You will help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment while supporting their wellbeing and development. Experience in positive behaviour support and working with complex behaviours is highly valued.

Our Support Workers uphold CCT values of Respect (Whakaute), Reliability (Pono), Transparency (Puataata), and Responsiveness (Whakautu).

What you will bring | Ngā pūkenga mō tēnei tūranga

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience working with tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, Māori, Pacific, or diverse communities
• Bring an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice
• Have knowledge and experience of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, Pacific worldviews, and culturally grounded approaches
• Can build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with tamariki and rangatahi
• Have strong communication skills, patience, and resilience
• Understand strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Have experience supporting tamariki and rangatahi with complex needs or behaviours (desirable)
• Work well within a team and can maintain clear documentation and communication

Essential requirements

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one at our cost)
• Eligibility to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Minimum 12 months remaining on a Work/Student Visa
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends

All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Police Vetting and Oranga Tamariki checks.

What we offer | He aha tā mātou e tuku

• Meaningful and rewarding mahi that positively impacts the lives of tamariki and rangatahi
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training, including trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Hourly rate up to $30.06, depending on qualifications

Working in partnership to enable great lives - Mā te mahi tahi kia pai ai te oranga.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may interview and appoint before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.

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