Activities Coordinator Jobs in New Zealand

• Full-time opportunity + Based in Waikanae
• Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days + School holiday subsides
• Increased kiwi saver contribution + a warm home during your shift

Empowering youth with support to build life skills, resilience, and meaningful connections with family, friends, and communities.

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 wellbeing services in the community to people aged between 14 and 22. 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

• Earn up to $28.25 per hour!
• Gain a free Level 4 qualification!
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• Increased KiwiSaver contribution
• Holiday programme assistance
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Income continuance plan
• Wise Group House, Contents, and car insurance plan
• Specsavers Discount
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
We are seeking a Youth Worker with expertise in supporting individuals with complex needs or mental health backgrounds. Join our OTIS youth team in Waikanae) where you will provide assistance to one or two taiohi (young person).

Responsibilities may include:

• Working closely with clinical service staff in designing personalised support plans
• You will work with people’s strengths, hold hope and encourage people to recognise their ability to overcome adversity.
• You will work with people planning a suite of activities and programmes individually designed to help them meet goals

Shift Patterns available:

• Friday to Monday 7am-3:30pm. 32 hours per week.
• Tuesday to Saturday 7am-3:30pm. 40 hours per week.
• Friday to Monday 3pm-11:30pm. 32 hours per week.

About You | Mōu:
We’re looking for a passionate, 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, or willing to work towards.
• A full driver’s licence.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori, including Te Reo Māori and Tikanga, or be open to learning about it.
• Previous experience in youth work, social work, mental health and addiction preferred.

Applications Close: 13 February 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if suitable candidates have been found.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Real-Youth-Worker.pdf

Contact: Kelsey Seed– Team Coach on kelsey.seed@real.org.nz for any queries.

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

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

Covid Vaccination is mandatory for all workers due to close contact with vulnerable individuals and COVID-19 risks. (two primary doses and at least one booster is required)