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YOUTH WORKER – Greymouth

32 hours per week - Fixed term for 12 months

Make a difference in your community
Based within commuting distance to Greymouth
32 hours per week fixed term for 12 months
Vehicle, laptop, phone and printer provided for work use only

Gateway has been making a positive difference in the lives of many people in the Nelson-Marlborough-West Coast region for over 30 years. We are seeking people who are passionate about what we are passionate about: Empowering people towards wellbeing and working in partnership with people at the centre.

This is a community-based role supporting rangitahi who are at-risk. As a Youth Worker, your job is all about connecting with the young person and helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations. You will be part of a caring and supportive team of professionals.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you:

Have a passion for an natural ability in connecting with rangitahi/young people
Have a good understanding of current youth issues and influences
Work well in a team and independently
A good listener and communicator
Have a positive outlook and a sense of humour
Show resilience and the ability to overcome any challenge that comes your way
Are honest and trustworthy and have a willingness to learn
A basic level of fitness
Have the ability to satisfactorily pass a Police and Oranga Tamariki check
Have a clean full drivers licence
Have legal entitlement to work in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Whilst relevant experience and qualifications would be helpful, we would encourage any person with the above attributes to apply. Training will be provided. Experience in supporting parents/whanau would be an advantage.

To apply please send the following documents to admin@ght.co.nz