• Permanent, part-time 24 hours per week role available in Rotorua.
• Paid wellbeing days + extra week annual leave + many other great benefits.
• Work life balance + Respectful & Supportive Team based in Rotorua Lakes.

Work alongside taiohi to reach & maintain physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. Assist them with meal prep, clean-up & other daily living tasks.

Real | Mō mātou

We provide health and wellbeing services for taiohi (young person) aged between 12 to 20. 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

To show how much we value you, we have some fantastic perks just for you;

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Calling all experienced Youth Workers!!!

We are on the lookout for an experienced Youth Worker to join our Real Lakes Youth Service in Rotorua.  A youth-focused early intervention program in the Lakes region operates within schools and the community, utilising both individual and group-based approaches.

You will align with our tikanga (principles) and kawa (practice) and support the clinical components of Whetū Marewa – Primary Mental Health.

This is a part time position (24 hours a week).

You | Mōu

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• experience working in mental health.
• an understanding of local community issues and of tikanga Māori.
• ability to develop and maintain internal and external key relationships.
• uphold the integrity and mana of both the taiohi and Kaupapa.
• the ability to work independently and innovatively to engage young people/taiohi and whānau.
• an inspiring and enthusiastic outlook on life.
• a current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Closing Date | Rā katinga: 16 May 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact | Whakapā: Michaella Voss, Team Coach – Clinical on 027 361 1584.

Visit www.real.org.nz for more information.

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.