Youth Worker
Auckland - New Zealand
Job Summary
- Permanent Full-Time role Tuesday - Saturday based in Hillpark.
- Earn up to $32.30/hr Extra Annual Leave Great benefits!
- Supporting taiohi to build confidence resilience and wellbeing.
Want to work withan awesome bunch of people Join ourteam and be part of an energising positive youth-focused crew.
Real Mō mātou
Our youth respite service in Tāmaki Makaurauprovides a safe and caring environment for young people aged 14-18 years whomay be going through a tough time dealing with things like anxiety anddepression. A stay with us provides a break in a caring environment wheretaiohi are supported by our team of youth workers to get back on track tofeeling well.
We believe in the importance of communityconnection and relationships and in the ability of young people to shapetheir own futures. Find out more about Real at
The Benefits Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Fifth Week of Annual Leave
- Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
- Increased Kiwisaver contribution
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
- Holiday programme assistance
The role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Were looking for a savvy and energisedyouth worker to join our growing service. If you are passionate aboutsupporting young people to build confidence resilience and wellbeing andwould like to work with a great team we want to hear from you.
This is a full-time position working 3pm 11:30pm Tuesday Saturday. Based in Hillpark Auckland.
About You Mōu:
Youll be reporting to the Team Coach andworking in a team of youth understand the needs of everytaiohi are different so we offer both day support and overnight stay a stay our team support young people to develop problem solving andlife skills and build resilience. Our respite service is a place to land learnand grow.
You will have:
- A National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
- An understanding of trauma-informed care and working with young people.
- A full drivers 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.
- Youll enjoy being part of the team and be excellent in building relationships
- Youll be flexible and have positive approach when dealing with challenging behaviours
Position Description:please copy and paste the link below to your browser: Date Rā Katinga: Friday 4th September 2026.Please note this advert may close earlier when a suitable candidate hasbeen found.
Contact: Daneka Geaney-Jones Team Coach on if you haveany questions.
Real is supported by Pathways HealthLimited part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestylesand actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage peoplewithlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.
Required Experience:
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About Company
The Wise Trust is one of the largest providers of mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa New Zealand.