Position OverviewPermanent, full-time working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm in HamiltonExtra annual leave + earn up to $29.83 per hour + other great benefitsRespectful & supportive team + work-life balance.Do you thrive in working with taiohi, teachers and other health & social service workers to build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing of taiohi?Real | Mo matouOur 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, whanau, and friends.Whetu Marewa (Rising Star) is an Access and choice service for young people that struggle with mental health and addiction.
As a youth worker, we support our taiohi to seek support to overcome the difficulties in their lives.
We aim to support growth and nurture their confidence and resilience.
Our goal is to ensure that each of our taiohi are able to achieve this within a safe environment.The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matouIncreased Employer Kiwisaver contributionFifth Week of Annual LeavePaid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanauHoliday programme assistance and more.And the opportunity to work with an amazing team with an inspirational purpose.The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahiThis role 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:Youth coaching and mentoringKaupapa Maori cultural interventions including a focus on positive cultural identity, kapa haka, waiata, whakapapa, and Whanau OraA range of recreational and cultural activities to engage taiohi, helping them to build skills and confidence, community connections, and healthy, wellbeing-focused lifestyle choices.You | MouYou 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 licence.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.Maori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.Closing Date | Ra Katinga: 4 February 2025.
Please note, this job may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.Position description: Please copy and paste the following link to your browser:https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdfContact | Whakapa: Mark Nikara, Team Coach on 0273565935 or email ****** further information, visit www.real.org.nzReal 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.
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