Youth Worker

Wise Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fifth Week of Annual Leave

Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)

Increased Kiwisaver contribution

HealthNow Card $250/year

Job summary

Wise Group, via Real youth respite service in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, is seeking a savvy youth worker to join our expanding service. Based in Hillpark, this full-time role supports taiohi to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing, working with a great team in a youth-focused environment.

The role is 3pm–11:30pm, Tuesday–Saturday, with a National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work or Youth Work preferred, trauma-informed approach, IT proficiency, current first aid, and

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level 4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
• Trauma-informed care understanding and experience working with young people.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office are preferred.
• Current New Zealand first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in youth work, social work, mental health and addictions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support taiohi to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Work with a team of youth workers to provide day support and overnight stays.
• Help taiohi develop problem-solving and life skills during stays.

Skills

Youth work

Trauma-informed care

IT skills

First aid

Team player

Flexible

Education

National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level 4)

National Certificate in Youth Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Permanent, Full-Time role + Tuesday - Saturday, based in Hillpark.
• Earn up to $32.30/hr + Extra Annual Leave + Great benefits!
• Supporting taiohi to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

Want to work withan awesome bunch of people? Join ourteam and be part of an energising, positive, youth-focused crew.
Real| Mō mātou
Our youth respite service in Tāmaki Makaurauprovides a safe and caring environment for young people aged 14-18 years whomay be going through a tough time dealing with things like anxiety anddepression. A stay with us provides a break in a caring environment wheretaiohi are supported by our team of youth workers to get back on track tofeeling well.
We believe in the importance of community,connection and relationships – and in the ability of young people to shapetheir own futures. Find out more about Real at www.real.org.nz

• Fifth Week of Annual Leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health andWellbeing for you and your whanau

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We’re looking for a savvy and energisedyouth worker to join our growing service. If you are passionate aboutsupporting young people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing, andwould like to work with a great team, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time position, working 3pm– 11:30pm, Tuesday – Saturday. Based in Hillpark, Auckland.

About You | Mōu:

You’ll be reporting to the Team Coach andworking in a team of youth workers.We understand the needs of everytaiohi are different, so we offer both day support and overnight stay options.During a stay, our team support young people to develop problem solving andlife skills and build resilience. Our respite service is a place to land, learnand grow.

You will have:

• A National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction SupportWork (Level4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
• An understanding of trauma-informed care and working with youngpeople.
• An understanding of Information Technology – Microsoft Officepreferred.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared toobtain one.
• Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental healthand addiction preferred.
• You’ll enjoy being part of the team and be excellent inbuilding relationships
• You’ll be flexible and have positive approach when dealing withchallenging behaviours

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: Friday, 13th November 2026.

Please note, this advert may close earlier when a suitable candidate hasbeen found.

Contact:

Daneka Geaney-Jones, Team Coach on [e-mail] if you haveany questions.

Real is supported by Pathways HealthLimited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestylesand actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage peoplewithlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.