Casual Youth Worker at Wise Group

Waikanae, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

32.3

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Support, Life Skills Development, Confidence Building, Resilience Building, Mental Health Support, Complex Needs Support, Personalised Support Plans, Strength-Based Approach, Activity Planning, Programme Design, De-escalation Skills, Relationship Building, Trauma-Informed Care

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Casual opportunity + Based in the beautiful Kapiti Coast Earn up to $32.30 per hour + Perk & Perk Plus discount app Empower youth to shape their future Support and empower taiohi to build life skills, confidence and resilience as they work toward their goals. Be part of their journey! Real | Mō mātou Our spirit is ‘loving life’, and that's what we do – we work with our taiohi to realise this aspiration. We provide health and wellbeing services working with local community supports to help taiohi aged 12-24 develop life skills and build strong connections, including their school, employer, whānau, and friends. What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou Variety of discounts with our Perk & Perk Plus app Earn up to $32.30 per hour Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Flexible shifts to suit your holiday plans The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi We are seeking skilled Casual Youth Workers to join our OTIS youth team in Waikanae. Specialising in complex needs & mental health support, caring for 1-2 young individuals in a nurturing home. Responsibilities may include: Working closely with clinical service staff in designing personalised support plans Working with people’s strengths, holding hope and encouraging people to recognise their ability to overcome adversity. You will work with people planning a suite of activities and programmes individually designed to help them meet goals As a Casual Youth Worker, you will be covering a range of shifts (including morning, afternoon and awake nights) as needed when permanent staff are not able to work. We currently have a need to fill the below shifts. Awake night shift: 11.00pm -7.30am AM Shift: 7.00am - 3.30am PM Shift: 3.00pm -11.30pm Please note that the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available. About You | Mōu You will: Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or a recognised equivalent, or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent. A current New Zealand first aid certificate, or be prepared to obtain one. Knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori, including Te Reo Māori and Tikanga, or be open to learning about it. Have experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care. Have both de-escalation skills and relationship-building skills. Applications Close: 29 April 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if suitable candidates have been found. Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf Contact | Whakapā: Recruitment Team at recruiment@wisegroup.co.nz for any queries. For further information, visit our website www.real.org.nz Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively support a smoke-free environment. Note: The Criminal History Check is exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application. All new appointees into Pathways require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting and empowering youth aged 12-24 to build life skills, confidence, and resilience, often specializing in complex needs and mental health support for 1-2 individuals in a nurturing home setting. Responsibilities include working with clinical staff to design personalized support plans and planning individual activities and programs to help youth meet their goals.