Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Permanent, full-time role + Tuesday - Saturday, based in Hillpark. 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 energizing, positive, youth-focused crew.

Real 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 include the 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, and holiday programme assistance.

We're looking for a savvy and energized 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, Tuesday – Saturday. Based in Hillpark, Auckland.

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 a positive approach when dealing with challenging behaviours.

Closing date: Friday, 4th 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.