Youth Coordinator

A local charitable Trust is seeking an energetic Youth Coordinator to join their team, fixed term until 30 June 2026. This role has a focus on supporting youth and their families/ whanau with diabetes, it has some great variety and scope ranging from meeting with newly diagnosed whanau/rangatahi, running support group meetings (including online), assisting with Health and Safety processes, social media and our youth newsletter/written reports.

There is some flexibility in the hours worked (up to 10 hours per week), and will include: • Evening and weekend hours • Attend Expo/Health days/Hauora days/Gala as promotion of our service • One weekend per year for our Youth/Family camp • Predominantly based in Whanganui, but on occasion may be required to work in the Manawatu area

To be successful you will need to have some relevant experience such as: • Working with youth and families such as sports coaching, teaching, church work • Planning, delivering and evaluating programmes and events for young people • Working in community or social services, with people from a variety of cultures • Experience with supporting people with health, disability and illness issues

About You: • Ability to work in a complex and changing health environment • Honest, reliable and trustworthy • Compassionate and non-judgemental • Confident and Professional • Ability to self-evaluate and reflect on service • Ability to problem solve, think outside the box and bring innovation in the delivery of MHTDT youth events • Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain • Excellent written and oral communication • Computer skills – Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook • Knowledge of social media, FB, Instagram

This is a great opportunity to work with a professional team that have a passion for providing high quality service. You will be able to make a real impact on the community!

To apply please you will need an updated CV, cover letter, full class 1 driver licence and undergo a NZ Police Vetting check.

• Ability to work in a complex and changing health environment • Honest, reliable and trustworthy • Compassionate and non-judgemental • Confident and Professional • Ability to self-evaluate and reflect on service • Ability to problem solve, think outside the box and bring innovation in the delivery of MHTDT youth events • Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain • Excellent written and oral communication • Computer skills – Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook • Knowledge of social media, FB, Instagram • Updated CV, cover letter, full class 1 driver licence and undergo a NZ Police Vetting check.