Youth Worker

• 12-month fixed-term part-time role working Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm based in Hamilton
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour plus great benefits
• Supportive respectful team culture with a strong focus on worklife balance

Do you thrive in working with taiohi teachers and other health & social service workers to build confidence resilience and wellbeing of taiohi

Real Mō mātou

Our spirit is loving life and thats 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.

Whetū Marewa (Rising Star) services aims to build the confidence resilience & wellbeing of taiohi (young people) with mental health and addiction related issues by enabling access to a range of supported interventions.

The Benefits Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Financial risk & planning advice to help you stay ahead
• Discounted Southern Cross health insurance for peace of mind
• Enjoy everyday savings with Perk & Perk Plus
• Discounted eye care through Specsavers

and the opportunity to work with an amazing team with an inspirational purpose.

The Role Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This role is a 12-month fixed-term part-time position working Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am5:00pm.

The role of the youth worker involves supporting taiohi with mild and moderate mental health and addiction concerns and social stressors. Supporting taiohi will include brief intervention and positive youth development model of care such as:

• Provide one on one and group-based interventions that are backed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approaches Exposure Therapy sensory modulation and psychoeducation which is designed to give Taiohi a greater sense of achievement connection and authenticity at home school work and community.
• A range of recreational and cultural activities as a way of engaging taiohi as well as helping them to build skills and confidence community connections and healthy wellbeing-focused lifestyle choices including rock wall climbing mountain bike riding candle making crafts and hiking. Whetū Marewa also runs a variety of different group-based interventions both in schools and within service including a Dungeons and Dragons club Adventure Therapy based programs and Equine Therapy.

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 and relationship building skills.
• Hold a current full New Zealand driverslicence.
• 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: 26 July 2026. Please note this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

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Whakapā: Joel Hastings Team Coach via email .

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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 isexemptfrom The Clean Slate 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 Childrens 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.

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