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.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Variety of discounts with our Perk & Perk Plus app
• Earn up to $32.30 per hour
• An organization that believes in its purpose
• Employee Assistance Programme

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

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

The role of the youth worker involves working alongside the taiohi to meet their day-to-day needs, support with different activities and share the administrative work with the team.

In this role you will:

• Support young people between the ages of 12-18 in a residential respite setting with a core focus on supporting their mental health through a trauma informed lens
• Be busy supporting young people with independent daily living skills, help them plan and work towards individual goals and support them with activities or outings
• Have good people skills and able to work independently and within a wider team.
• Might attend appointments and advocate for our taiohi
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for our taiohi - cooking, cleaning, gardening, and helping with everyday tasks.

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.

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 skills and relationship building skills.  
• Hold a current full New Zealand driver's 
• 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: 15 February 2026 . 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: Clare Williams, Team Coach, clare.williams@real.org.nz.

For further information, visit http://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.