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Youth Worker – Whakamaru Transitional Housing
Wellington
Location: Mt Cook, Wellington
Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week)
Empower young people. Build connection. Create opportunities for change.
For more than 120 years, Wellington City Mission has been supporting people experiencing hardship across the Wellington region. Guided by our values of Aroha, Tūmanako, Whanaungatanga and Manaakitanga, we're committed to helping people and communities experience hope, connection and lasting change.
We're looking for a passionate and energetic Youth Worker to join our Whakamaru Transitional Housing team.
About the role
As a Youth Worker, you'll create meaningful opportunities for rangatahi residents to connect, grow and thrive. Through therapeutic, recreational, cultural and wellbeing-focused activities, you'll help build confidence, strengthen relationships and support positive life outcomes.
Working alongside Registered Practitioners, Kaitiaki and Transitional Housing Support Workers, you'll contribute to integrated support plans while fostering a safe, inclusive and engaging residential community. From coordinating group activities and life skills programmes to encouraging community participation and cultural connection, you'll play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents.
About you: You'll be someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and creating opportunities for young people to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging.
You'll bring:
Experience working with rangatahi or vulnerable communities, including people with complex needs
Strong relationship-building, communication and de-escalation skills
Experience developing or facilitating activities, programmes or group engagement
A calm, resilient and non-judgemental approach
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Confidence maintaining professional boundaries in a dynamic environment
A current full New Zealand driver's licence
Experience in residential settings and knowledge of wellbeing, emotional regulation or strengths-based approaches will be highly regarded.
This role requires flexibility to work either a Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, including around key holiday periods (e.g., Christmas, Matariki, Easter), recognising that seasonal activities can significantly uplift the wellbeing of our manuhiri.
Ignite Sport is looking for two experienced youth workers
Wellington
The ideal candidate will contribute to Ignite Sport’s success and growth and demonstrate the following skills, knowledge, and attributes:
A commitment to supporting and upholding Ignite Sport’s core faith values, beliefs, and practices.
A genuine passion for mentoring young people, including those from challenging backgrounds.
A strong interest in sport, recreation, and active lifestyles, supported by a good level of fitness.
An understanding of youth cultures and the ability to work effectively in bicultural and multicultural settings.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with a wide range of people and groups.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently when needed.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage responsibilities effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and email.
A commitment to ongoing training, professional development, and continuous learning.
A high level of punctuality, reliability, and professionalism.
A full, clean driver’s licence.
A qualification in youth work, sport and recreation, sports science, or a related field would be advantageous.
For more information, potential candidates can email Kevin Goldsbury at kevin@ignitesport.org.nz.