Casual Youth Worker

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

• Variety of discounts with our Perk & Perk Plus app
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour
• Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Flexible shifts to suit your holiday plans

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are seeking skilled Casual Youth Workers to join 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
• Working with people’s strengths, holding hope and encouraging 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 (including morning, afternoon and awake nights) as needed when permanent staff are not able to work.

We currently have a need to fill the below shifts.

Awake night shift: 11.00pm -7.30am

AM Shift: 7.00am - 3.30am

PM Shift: 3.00pm -11.30pm

Please note that the hours of work are not regular and are offered when they become available.

About You | Mōu

You will:

• Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or a recognised equivalent, or are currently studying towards this qualification or a recognised equivalent.
• 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.
• Have experience in working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Have both de-escalation skills and relationship-building skills.

Applications Close: 29 April 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if suitable candidates have been found.

Position Description | Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Recruitment Team at recruiment@wisegroup.co.nz for any queries.

For further information, visit our website 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.