Youth Worker at Wise Group

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

32.3

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth work, Mental health support, Trauma-informed care, De-escalation, Relationship building, Advocacy, Independent living skills, First aid, Residential care

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Permanent part-time, Sunday to Thursday 3:00pm to 11:30pm 5 weeks of annual leave + 2 wellbeing days annually Earn up to $32.30 per hour + other great benefits Do you thrive in working alongside taiohi and supporting them to build life skills, resilience, and strong connections with their whānau, friends and communities? 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. The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou Increased Employer KiwiSaver contribution 5 weeks of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment) + 2 Wellbeing days (annually) HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānau Holiday programme assistance and more And the opportunity to work with an amazing team with an inspirational purpose. The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi This role is permanent part-time, Sunday to Thursday 3:00pm to 11:30pm in Hamilton. The role of the youth worker involves working alongside the taiohi to meet their day-to-day needs and supporting them on their journey to reach their full potential in ways which recognise and celebrate the mana of the young person. In this role you will: Support young people between the ages of 12-18 in a residential respite setting with a core focus on supporting their mental health through a trauma informed lens Be busy supporting young people with independent daily living skills, help them plan and work towards individual goals and support them with activities or outings Have good people skills and able to work independently and within a wider team. Might attend appointments and advocate for our taiohi Be prepared to do whatever it takes for the people we support - cooking, cleaning, gardening, and helping with everyday tasks. About You | Mōu You will: Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent. Have experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care. Have both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills. Hold a current full New Zealand driver’s licence. Hold a current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one. Have knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 4 May 2026 - Please note, this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf Contact | Whakapā: Hoki Henry, Team Coach on 027 289 8458 or email Hoki.Henry@pathways.co.nz For further information, visit 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 youth worker will support young people aged 12-18 in a residential respite setting, focusing on mental health and daily living skills. Responsibilities include advocating for youth, planning individual goals, and performing household tasks like cooking and cleaning.