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.

Te Hononga is a youth-centred service that focuses on the hauora of our taiohi and whānau. What we pride ourselves on is our authenticity and how we uplift the mana of our tāngata.

We support young people transitioning to fully independent living by supporting them to develop life skills and build strong connections.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• 5 Weeks of Annual Leave
• 2 paid Wellbeing Days per year
• HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This role is permanent, full-time working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Te Whare o Te Hononga is looking for a trauma-informed kaitaiohi that has the mana, empathy and resilience to help grow and nurture our mokopuna toward positive change.

Apply your skills, creative ideas, and expertise to work collaboratively with team members and other agencies to get the best outcomes for our taiohi and whānau. Supporting taiohi transitioning to independent living, you’ll help to develop life skills and resilience and provide support with practical problem solving.

You | Mōu

In this role you will need:

• The Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent
• Experience working with young people and an understanding of trauma-informed care
• Both de-escalation skills and relationship building skills
• A current full New Zealand driver’s licence
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 1 November 2025. Please note, this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Position description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf

Contact | Whakapā: Hoki Henry, Team Coach, Hoki.Henry@real.org.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.