Youth Worker & Rangatahi Mentor | Queenstown

Mana TÄhuna Charitable Trust; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing available

Job summary

Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust in Tāhuna (Queenstown) is seeking a Kaimahi Rangatahi / Youth Worker to directly support rangatahi wellbeing, development, and connection to positive opportunities within the community. The role focuses on engagement, mentoring, programme facilitation, and creating safe spaces for rangatahi to grow, learn, and thrive.

The position involves delivering programmes, events, and initiatives across the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago region, including travel to Wānaka,

Qualifications

• Experience working with rangatahi or young people in community, education, youth development, or mental health support settings.
• An understanding of kaupapa Māori values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• The ability to build positive relationships and engage effectively with rangatahi.
• An awareness of rangatahi mental health and wellbeing, and the ability to provide appropriate support, encouragement, and referrals when needed.
• Confidence facilitating groups, activities, or programmes.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with rangatahi.
• Facilitate youth programmes, activities, and workshops.
• Support rangatahi to build confidence, leadership, and life skills.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to rangatahi where needed.
• Create safe and inclusive environments where rangatahi feel supported and valued.
• Work collaboratively with whānau, schools, community organisations, and partners.
• Travel to Queenstown, Wānaka, Alexandra, and Cromwell to deliver programmes and engage with rangatahi.
• Maintain accurate programme records and contribute to reporting and programme evaluation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of rangatahi initiatives.

Skills

Engagement with rangatahi

Group facilitation

Mentoring

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Driver's licence

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in youth work / social services

First Aid certification

Job description

Mana Tāhuna Charitable Trust in Tāhuna (Queenstown) is seeking a Kaimahi Rangatahi / Youth Worker to directly support rangatahi wellbeing, development, and connection to positive opportunities within the community. The role focuses on engagement, mentoring, programme facilitation, and creating safe spaces for rangatahi to grow, learn, and thrive.

The position involves delivering programmes, events, and initiatives across the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago region, including travel to Wānaka,