Youth Mentor/Facilitator

About us- Well-being, education, mentoring and a connected community is what we are all about. We aim to provide a environment that creates opportunities for success in education and employment. We have been initiating and partnering in some really cool and meaningful nature-based projects to ensure we continue into the future with relevant learning and practical real-world training opportunities. These projects include: urban food security, vegetable gardens, food forest, chicken coop and chickens, native seed bank, native plant nursery, native biodiversity corridor, predator control and pollinator pathways.

About the role (personal) - We are currently recruiting for a Youth Mentor/Facilitator. Ideal for an enthusiastic and non judgmental person who has a strong interest in working with young people 16-24 years old. The focus is on enabling success. Our mahi/work, along with important wider community support seeks to remove any barriers to success and create a better future for each and every young person we have the privilege of working beside. We value our kaimahi/employees and the wide range of skills and experience they have. We want to hear from you, if you: • are enthusiastic, organized and enjoy working to support rangatahi/young people • will contribute and work within a team to maintain a culture of positivity and an exciting learning environment • are able to deliver training around job search, interview skills and other skills relating to gaining and maintaining further education or employment • have the capability to plan, prepare and deliver learning sessions • able to build relationships and form networks within the community

Why join us? From its inception, we have always been a ‘people first’ organization, with a clear focus on improving the lives of rangatahi. All staff go above and beyond to help young people work on their personal and social development. • Self-directed leadership - Staff play to each other's strengths, support, and learn from one another. Innovative and solution-based approaches are encouraged. • People First Culture – We are extremely values-based and people-centered. Our integrity to help our rangatahi is unquestionable. Our young people are at the center of everything we strive to achieve and celebrating our rangatahi's success is hugely rewarding. • Strong Pathway & Development Support - We value staff learning new skills and understanding to meet the needs of our rangatahi. Providing opportunities for professional development and connecting with other community youth-focused organizations are fully supported. • Supportive Leadership Environment - We encourage and support our staff to be the best they can be every day. Staff are treated as individuals rather than in a one size fits all approach.

What you will bring (skills) • An understanding and interest in supporting young people to achieve • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • A mentoring and support approach within a team environment • Competent computer skills • A full driver’s license

NOTE: Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand permanent residency status or be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily complete a Police/safety check inline with our child protection policies.