Youth Development Specialist, Whanganui Region at Ministry of Social Development

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

83369.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Networking Skills, Youth Development Practice, Mentoring, Outcome-Based Programmes, Communication Skills, Report Writing, Computer Literacy, Self-Management, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Influencing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About us | Mō mātou The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are. About the role | Mō te tūnga: Full-time, Permanent position Location: Whanganui Region Want to be part of transforming young people’s lives? Are you results and outcome driven? Do you have strong interpersonal, networking skills? If you answered ‘yes’, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced youth-centred and outcome driven person to join the Youth Service Whanganui team as a Youth Development Specialist covering the Whanganui Region. What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana Equipping young people with the tools, information and knowledge to transition towards positive outcomes is a key driver of the Youth Service. Youth Service works with youth clients aged 16 to 19 years to support them into education, training, work-based learning, and employment. Key Responsibilities | Ngā kawenga matua You will work collaboratively with government agencies, training, education and community organisations to implement strategies that help our young people to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. It’s also important you have good working relationships with the local community in order to navigate the right supports for young people. What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū You will be experienced in building strong relationships with young people, working with and mentoring youth and delivering outcome-based programmes, e.g., parenting and budgeting. You will need to demonstrate a strong youth development practice to engage, influence and build goals and plans with young people to achieve their aspirations. You will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), a high level of personal integrity, a self-starter and ability to work under pressure. Also required is a high level of computer literacy, self-management and report writing skills. You are required to have a full and clear New Zealand driver’s licence. What's in it for you l Nōu te rourou You will be provided with a fun, positive, client-centred work environment and gain satisfaction from transforming the lives of young people so they can be independent, resilient and thrive. We are working towards Te Ao Māori being embedded in the way we do things at MSD and we would love you to join us on this journey. Our Core Values | Whanonga pono Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of peopleMahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communitiesWhanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and placeTika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity Our values represent who we are and what we stand for. If this appeals to you and you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, apply now! Please contact the hiring manager Cadena Tuwhangai on 029 200 8516 or cadena.tuwhangai001@msd.govt.nz if you have any questions. Candidates must hold NZ/Australia Citizenship or a Permanent Resident/Resident visa at time of application and have a full and clean NZ Driver Licence. Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga: Please take the time to read and understand the position description before applying. This will help you craft a response to include in your cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. Youth Development Specialist, position description Salary: The starting salary for the positions is between $79,200 - $83,369 and will be based on experience. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate. Closing date: 22 March 2026 For more information about the Youth Service check out the website: http://www.youthservice.govt.nz Joining us | Ko te hono mai Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

Responsibilities

The specialist will equip young people aged 16 to 19 with tools and knowledge for transition into education, training, work-based learning, and employment. This involves collaborating with various agencies and community organizations to implement strategies for positive youth outcomes.