Casual Youth Worker

• Casual opportunity + Based in the beautiful Kapiti Coast
• Earn up to $30.57 per hour + Employee Discount App
• Empower youth to shape their future

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

• Perk + Perk Plus discount app
• Pathways - Earn up to $30.57 per hour
• 1 meal provided for awake shifts
• Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are seeking a skilled Youth Worker for 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
• You will work with people’s strengths, hold hope and encourage 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 as needed when permanent staff are not able to work. These are non-regular hours, and you'll also need to be prepared to work across our other Pathways adult services as required throughout the week, including all Wellington locations.

We currently have a high need to fill these shifts:

Awake night shift: 11.00pm -7.30am

AM Shift: 7.00am - 3.30am

PM Shift: 3.00pm -11.30pm

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.
• A full driver’s licence.
• 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.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 14 November 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if suitable candidates have been found.

Position Description: Please copy and paste the following link to your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Kelsey Seed, Team Coach, Kelsey.Seed@real.org.nz for any queries.

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.