Youth Worker

Wise Group; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted premiums

Wise Group insurance plan

Financial risk and planning review

EAP support services

Job summary

Real seeks a motivated youth worker to join our Pathways service in New Plymouth. You will work under the Team Coach, supporting young people in a home-like retreat, providing mentoring, supervision, and care during extended stays.

Ideal candidates hold the Level 4 Mental Health & Addiction or Youth Work certificates, with trauma-informed knowledge and a current NZ driver’s licence. This is a fixed-term, full-time position ending January 2027, with weekday hours 3pm–11:30pm.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed care approach when engaging with young people.
• IT literacy to maintain records and communicate with the team.
• Full NZ driver’s licence is required.
• Experience in youth work, social work, mental health, or addiction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Team Coach and work with a team of Youth Workers.
• Support young people staying in a home-like retreat for short periods.
• Contribute to the wellbeing, safety and development of participants.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

IT literacy (MS Office)

Full NZ driver’s licence

Youth work experience

Education

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

National Certificate in Youth Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Real | Mō mātou

At Real, we want to play a part in supporting all young New Zealanders to feel great about their futures. We provide health and well-being services in the community to people aged between 12 and 24. We believe in the importance of community, connection, and relationships - and in the ability of young people to shape their own futures.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
• Financial risk and planning review
• EAP support services

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and working in a team of Youth Workers. Young people will stay in our home-like retreat for short periods while they are supported by trained youth mental health and addiction workers.

This is a fixed-term position ending in January 2027. You will be working full-time, Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm. Based in New Plymouth.

About You | Mōu:

We’re looking for a savvy and energised youth worker to join our growing service.

You will have:

• A National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level 4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
• An understanding of trauma-informed care and working with young people.
• Full NZ driver's licence.
• An understanding of Information Technology - Microsoft Office preferred.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health, and addiction preferred.

Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.

Closing Date: Friday, 30th October 2026.

Please note, this advert may close early when a suitable candidate has been found.

Position Description:

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pathways-Youth-Worker.pdf

Contact:

Julie Knight – Team Coach – Social Worker.

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. For further information, visit our website www.real.org.nz