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Youth Worker

Reporting to Youth Practice Lead

Staff reporting Nil

About the Role

The Youth Worker will develop, coordinate, and deliver therapeutic and lifestyle-based activities for manuhiri connected to Whakamaru. In this role, you will create on-site and off-site activities designed to build a sense of community while enriching the lives of our manuhiri. Activities may include:

• CBT and DBT coping skills to support resilience.
• Life skills development like assertiveness and fostering healthy relationships.
• Whānau-based activities such as kapa haka, waiata, yoga, and more.

A flexible schedule is essential, especially during holidays (e.g., Christmas, Matariki, Easter), as seasonal events are pivotal in uplifting spirits. You will work alongside the Community Support Services team to provide therapeutic programmes through a strength-based, whānau empowerment approach.

About you

You are compassionate, empathetic, and skilled at connecting with young people and their whānau. With experience in trauma-informed practices, group facilitation, and therapeutic approaches like CBT and DBT, you create safe, inclusive spaces. Your understanding of tikanga and Te Ao Māori supports culturally responsive work. A flexible, positive team player, you bring strong communication skills and a commitment to empowering others.

Others

• Driver’s Licence: Current, full car driver’s licence.
• Place of Work: Primarily Whakamaru, 4-8 Oxford Terrace, Mount Cook, with community work as needed.
• Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours/week), typically 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM, including weekends and public holidays.

Wellington City Mission is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about empowering youth and making a meaningful difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

To APPLY – please send your completed application form, covering letter and CV to Cilla at Workwithus@wcm.org.nz with Youth Worker in the email subject line.  Applications close Monday 16  December.