YOUTH WORKER – Nelson
· Make a difference in your community
· Based in Nelson
· 35 hours per week
· Permanent Full Time
Gateway has been making a positive difference in the lives of many people in the Nelson-Marlborough-West Coast region for 30 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. 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
· Work well in a team and independently
· Are a 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
· 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 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.
To apply, please complete an Application for Employment form and submit this with your covering letter and resume/CV at admin@ght.co.nz. This position is subject to Police and Oranga Tamariki checking as required under the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014.
Please direct all enquiries to admin@ght.co.nz
027 545 7100.
Application closes Monday 6th January 2025