Youth Wellbeing Specialist – Rotorua (Trauma‑Informed)

Wise Group; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wise Group house, contents and car ins

Discounted premiums with Southern Cros

Financial risk and planning review

Job summary

Real Lakes Youth Service in Rotorua is seeking an experienced Youth Worker to support taiohi aged 12 to 24 within schools and the community, using individual and group approaches to build confidence and wellbeing.

You will align with tikanga and kawa, contribute to primary mental health work, and join a team of clinicians and youth workers on a fixed-term, full-time basis in Rotorua. The role runs 40 hours/week, 8:30am–5:00pm, ending 15 October 2027.

Qualifications

• A Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or recognised equivalent or studying towards equivalent.
• Experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of local community issues and of tikanga Māori.
• De-escalation skills and relationship-building skills.
• Current full New Zealand Driver Licence
• An inspiring and enthusiastic outlook on life

Responsibilities

• Join Real Lakes Youth Service in Rotorua to support taiohi aged 12–24.
• Deliver early intervention in schools and the community using individual and group-based approaches.
• Align with tikanga and kawa and support the clinical components of Whetū Marewa - Primary Mental Health.
• Support wellbeing, confidence and resilience in taiohi living with mild to moderate mental health and addiction-related issues.

Skills

De-escalation

Relationship building

Trauma-informed care

Driver Licence

Tikanga Māori understanding

Understanding of local community

Education

NZCHW Level 4

Studying towards equivalent

Job description

Real Lakes Youth Service in Rotorua is seeking an experienced Youth Worker to support taiohi aged 12 to 24 within schools and the community, using individual and group approaches to build confidence and wellbeing.

You will align with tikanga and kawa, contribute to primary mental health work, and join a team of clinicians and youth workers on a fixed-term, full-time basis in Rotorua. The role runs 40 hours/week, 8:30am–5:00pm, ending 15 October 2027.