Real | Mō mātou
Real believes mental wellness and wellbeing are possible for every taiohi (young person). We support taiohi aged 12-24 years to build life skills, resilience, and strong connections with their family and whānau, friends and communities.

We believe that by supporting taiohi to live their lives well, taiohi can take charge of their lives and wellbeing.

Find out more about Real and the service we provide here in Ōtautahi at www.real.org.nz

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
Join us in a values-based work environment with one of Aotearoa’s leading NGOs and enjoy some of our fantastic perks;

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday programme assistance.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This is a permanent part-time Youth Worker role working 20hrs a week
We are looking for a creative and energised Youth Worker to work Monday and Wednesday 2:00pm-7:00pm, Tuesday (5hrs – time TBC), Thursday 8.00am -1.00pm (20hours total)

You will be responsible for co-facilitating the Real Talk Group programme and for providing our one-to-one community-based mentoring support.

About the Real Talk group programme
Real Talk is a 10 week programme for taiohi aged 12-24 years who need extra support around managing anxiety, depression and/or stress related behaviours.

It’s aimed at taiohi with mild to moderate needs. Real Talk is designed to help:

• develop self-esteem and self-confidence
• manage and reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), sensory modulation, and mindfulness tools
• maintain and develop positive relationships
• decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness, and strengthen resilience
• All necessary training will be provided.

You will have:

• A relevant level four certificate
• An understanding of trauma-informed care and experience working with taiohi
• Be experienced in or comfortable with group facilitation
• A current full driver’s licence
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate, or be prepared to obtain one

You will be:

• A great communicator who loves supporting and mentoring others
• Inspiring others with enthusiasm and a take-action approach
• The sort of person who will listen deeply to the people who use our services
• A fresh thinker, using curiosity and imagination to generate new ideas
• Passionate about supporting taiohi to build confidence, and resilience.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5 Jan 2025 or earlier if ideal candidate found. Please note, communication may be limited due to the Christmas close down period.

Start date: ASAP following interviews

Position Description: Please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pathways-Youth-Worker-Sep-2024.pdf

Contact | Korero: Richelle Sands, Team Coach on 027 590 1253 if you have any questions.

For further information, visit our website www.real.org.nz

Real is supported by Pathways Health Limited, part of the Wise Group. Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment.

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.