Youth Worker Engagement

UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA! 
Advancing together into a brighter future

Ko wai mātou | About us

Well, it’s not actually about us at all.  It’s about the people and communities we serve.  Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity.  And we’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.

Ko te tīmā | About the team

You will join a team that is passionate about working with rangatahi and whanau.  Our team strives hard to ensure our rangatahi are safe and we adopt a kaimahi centred approach for all health and safety matters. 

Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role

The 502 Youth worker role is responsible for

·         Supporting rangatahi and their whanau through youth engagement

·         Programme development and facilitation and youth participation

·         Health promotion

·         Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace

·         Contribute to the 502 team

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

Well, after hearing about us and about the role, you’ll know whether you’re the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise in youth work is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa.  Of course, you’ll be well practiced with/in

·         Planning and delivering youth events in the community

·         Be relatable to rangatahi

·         Good at planning and time management

·         A great problem solver

But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people.  The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities. So you’ll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.

And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:

·         Work / Life Balance;

·         Modern environment with friendly team;

·         Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;

·         Commitment to professional development;

·         The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.

Excited? We are – because we’re up to big things! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Latu To’omaga and send your CV to latu.to’omaga@the502.co.nz