Youth Worker - Blenheim
(Fixed term to 30th June 2020)
Make a difference in your community
· Make a difference in your community
· Based in Blenheim
· 20 hours per week
Gateway has been making a positive difference in the lives of many people in the Nelson-Marlborough-West Coast region for 25 years, and 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 young people who are at-risk for Gateway’s Snapshot service. 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 and natural ability in connecting with young people, and have a good understanding of current youth issues and influences.
· Have experience leading people and managing key stakeholder relationships
· Work well in a team and independently.
· Are a good listener and communicator.
· Have a positive outlook and sense of humour.
· Are available to work evenings and weekends as required.
· 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 check.
· Have a clean full driver licence.
· Have legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
Please direct all enquiries to Paul Milson, Youth Service Manager at paul.milson@ght.co.nz 027 545 7100
To apply for this position you will need to submit the following documents:
Cover letter
CV
Application for Employment form (see link below)
Please submit your completed application to the HR Manager abby.kuyk@ght.co.nz (03) 545 7100
Applications close Friday 13 December 2019
Senior Youth Worker - West Coast
(Fixed term to 30th June 2020)
· Make a difference in your community
· Based in Greymouth
· Full time
Gateway has been making a positive difference in the lives of many people in the Nelson-Marlborough-West Coast region for 25 years, and 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 young people who are at-risk for Gateway’s Snapshot service. 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.
As a Senior Youth Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team, office administration, reporting to Nelson-based manager, and networking with local organisations.
We encourage you to apply for this role if you:
· Have experience in youth work or similar roles
· Have a passion for and natural ability in connecting with young people, and have a good understanding of current youth issues and influences
· Have experience leading people and managing key stakeholder relationships
· Work well in a team and independently
· Are a good listener and communicator
· Have a positive outlook and sense of humour
· Are available to work evenings and weekends as required
· 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 check
· Have a clean full driver licence
· Have legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
Please direct all enquiries to Paul Milson, Youth Service Manager at paul.milson@ght.co.nz 027 545 7100
To apply for this position you will need to submit the following documents:
Cover letter
CV
Application for Employment form (see link below)
Please submit your completed application to the HR Manager abby.kuyk@ght.co.nz (03) 545 7100
Applications close Friday 29 November 2019