Coordinate respite services for youth, delivering trauma-informed support to 14-18-year-olds

Youth Worker

Permanent, full-time role + Sunday - Thursday + PM shift

Earn up to $32.30/hr + Extra Annual Leave + Great benefits!

Supporting taiohi to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

Want to work with an awesome bunch of people? Join our team and be part of an energising, positive, youth-focused crew. Real | Mō mātou Our youth respite service in Tāmaki Makaurau provides a safe and caring environment for young people aged 14-18 years who may be going through a tough time dealing with things like anxiety and depression. A stay with us provides a break in a caring environment where taiohi are supported by our team of youth workers to get back on track to feeling well.

We believe in the importance of community, connection and relationships – and in the ability of young people to shape their own futures.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Fifth Week of Annual Leave
  • Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
  • HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
  • Perk & Perk Plus discount app
  • Holiday programme assistance

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi We're looking for a savvy and energised youth worker to join our growing service. If you are passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing, and would like to work with a great team, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time position, working 3pm – 11:30pm, Sunday - Thursday. Based in Hillpark, Auckland.

About you | Mōu: You'll be reporting to the Team Coach and working in a team of youth workers. We understand the needs of every taiohi are different, so we offer both day support and overnight stay options. During a stay, our team support young people to develop problem solving and life skills and build resilience. Our respite service is a place to land, learn and grow.

You will have:

  • A National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support Work (Level4) or National Certificate in Youth Work.
  • An understanding of trauma-informed care and working with young people.
  • A full 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.
  • You'll enjoy being part of the team and be excellent in building relationships
  • You'll be flexible and have positive approach when dealing with challenging behaviours

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: Tuesday, 8th September 2026. Please note, this advert may close earlier when a suitable candidate has been found.

Contact: Daneka Geaney-Jones, Team Coach on Daneka.Geaney-Jones@real.org.nz if you have any questions.

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. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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