YOUTH WORKER - West Coast based. Remote role with location negotiable.

This is a community-based role supporting young people 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. Remote based with vehicle provided. 24 hours per week. Working days can be negotiated.

 We encourage you to apply for this role if you:

 •            Have a passion for and natural ability in connecting with young people with a good understanding of current youth issues and influences and the importance of waiora.  

•             Work well independently

•             IT competence

•             Good listener and communicator

•             Have a positive outlook and sense of humour

•             Show resilience and the ability to overcome any challenge that comes your way

•             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 driver licence

•             Have legal entitlement to work in 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 would be an advantage.

This position is subject to Police and Oranga Tamariki checking as required under the Vulnerable Children’s Act.

To apply, please complete an Application for Employment form. Send with a covering letter and a copy of your CV to admin@ght.co.nz.

Applications close Friday 10th October 2025