Youth Worker

Real; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 37.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fifth Week of Annual Leave

Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)

Increased Kiwisaver contribution

HealthNow Card - $250 per year

Perk & Perk Plus discount app

Holiday programme assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Real in Auckland is seeking a dedicated youth worker to join our Pathways Youth Service, supporting taiohi aged 14-18 to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing in a safe, caring environment.

This full-time role runs 3pm–11:30pm from Tuesday to Saturday, based in Hillpark. You will collaborate with a supportive team to help youths navigate tough times, develop life skills, and grow within a positive community.

Formación

• National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level 4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
• Trauma-informed care understanding.
• Full driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of Information Technology – Microsoft Office.
• Current NZ First Aid certificate or willing to obtain one.
• Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health and addictions preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support taiohi to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a team of youth workers.
• Offer day support and overnight stay options.
• Assist in building problem‑solving and life skills during stays.

Conocimientos

Youth work

Trauma-informed care

Relationship building

Flexible & positive approach

Educación

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

National Certificate in Youth Work

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

• 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

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• 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
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday programme assistance

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.
• A full driver’s licence.
• 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

Position Description:please copy and paste the link below to your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf

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.