Youth Worker
Real · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Supporting youth
- Assisting daily living
- Promoting wellbeing
What they ask for
National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support (Level 4) or Youth Work; understanding of trauma-informed care; full NZ driver's licence; first aid certificate or willingness to obtain; Microsoft Office preferred; experience preferred.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
- Full-time + Monday - Friday + PM Shift + Taranaki
- Fixed-term role till Jan 2027+ Great Benefits!
- Supporting taiohi me nga whānau to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
Work alongside taiohi to reach & maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep, cleanup & other daily living tasks
Real | Mō mātou At Real, we want to play a part in supporting all young New Zealanders to feel great about their futures. We provide health and well-being services in the community to people aged between 12 and 24. We believe in the importance of community, connection, and relationships – and in the ability of young people to shape their own futures.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Perk & Perk Plus Discount App
- Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
- Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
- Financial risk and planning review
- EAP support services
The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi You will be reporting to the Team Coach and working in a team of Youth Workers. Young people will stay in our home-like retreat for short periods while they are supported by trained youth mental health and addiction workers.
This is a fixed-term position ending in January 2027. You will be working full-time, Monday – Friday, 3pm – 11:30pm. Based in New Plymouth.
About You | Mōu: We’re looking for a savvy and energised youth worker to join our growing service.
You will have:
- A National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level 4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
- An understanding of trauma-informed care and working with young people.
- Full NZ driver’s licence.
- An understanding of Information Technology – Microsoft Office preferred.
- A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
- Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health, and addiction preferred.
Māori and Pasifika are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. We also encourage people with lived experience to apply.
Closing Date: Friday, 30th October 2026. Please note, this advert may close early when a suitable candidate has been found.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pathways-Youth-Worker.pdf
Contact: Julie Knight - Team Coach – Social Worker on Julie.Knight@real.org.nz
Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. For further information, visit our website www.real.org.nz
Pathways are committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with experience of mental illness to apply.