Youth Worker

• Full-Time role + Monday- Friday, based in Manurewa.
• Earn up to $32.30/hr + Extra Annual Leave + Great benefits!
• Supporting taiohi to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

Want to work with an awesome bunch of people? Join our team and be part of an energising, positive, youth-focused crew.

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.

Our Real Talk programme in Tāmaki Makaurau is for taiohi aged 12-18 years who need extra support around managing anxiety, depression and/or stress-related behaviours. We also run some groups to meet the needs of taiohi aged 18-24 years. Find out more about Real at www.real.org.nz

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• New salary rates, earn up to $32.30 per hour
• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Holiday programme assistance and more.

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

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We’re looking for a savvy and energised youth worker to join our growing service. If you are passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing, and would like to work with a great team, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time position based in Manurewa, Auckland. Working hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

About You | Mōu:

You’ll be reporting to the Team Coach and working in a team of youth workers.

You will have:

• Hold a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent or be studying towards a recognised equivalent.
• Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health and addiction preferred.
• An understanding of trauma-informed care and working with young people.
• 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.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: Monday, 21st September 2026.Please note, the advert may close sooner if a successful candidate is found.

Position Description: please copy and paste the link below to your browser:

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

Contact: Daneka Geaney-Jones, Team Coach on Daneka.Geaney-Jones@real.org.nz if you have any questions.

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.