Youth Development Specialist - Whanganui at Ministry of Social Development, Manawatū-Whanganui
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
About us
Equipping young people with the tools, information, and knowledge to transition towards positive outcomes is our key driver. Youth Service works with young clients aged 16-19 years to support them into education, training, work-based learning, and employment.
We work in a fun, positive, client-centred work environment and we are passionate about transforming the lives of young people so they can be independent, resilient and thrive.
Youth Development Specialist - Taumarunui - Permanent
Full-time Permanent Role
Taumarunui Region
- Want to be part of transforming young people's lives?
- Are you results and outcome driven?
- Do you have strong interpersonal, networking skills?
If you answered, ‘Yes' we want to hear from you!
About the opportunity
We are seeking two motivated, youth-centred and outcomes driven person to join the In-House Youth Service team as a Youth Development Specialist covering the Taumarunui Region.
You will work collaboratively with government agencies, training, education, employers and community organisations to develop and implement strategies that help our young people to achieve positive & sustainable outcomes.
About You
This is a hugely rewarding role for those experienced in building strong relationships with young people. You will work with and mentor youth and deliver outcome-based programmes such as education, employment & driver's license.
You will draw on your demonstrated experience working a strong youth development practice to engage, influence and build goals and plans with young people to achieve their aspirations.
Skills and experience we are looking for include:
- You will work collaboratively with government agencies, training, education and community organisations to implement strategies that help our young people to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. It's also important you have good working relationships with the local community in order to navigate the right supports for young people.
- You will be experienced in building strong relationships with young people, working with and mentoring youth and delivering outcome-based programmes, e.g., parenting, budgeting, driver's license. You will need to demonstrate a strong youth development practice to engage, influence and build goals and plans with young people to achieve their aspirations.
- You will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), a high level of personal integrity, a self-starter and ability to work under pressure. Also required is a high level of computer literacy, self-management and report writing skills.
- The successful candidates will be provided with a fun, positive, client-centred work environment and gain satisfaction from transforming the lives of young people so they can be independent, resilient and thrive.
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
For more information about the Youth Service check out the website: http://www.youthservice.govt.nz
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us the hiring manager Cadena Tuwhangai on 029 200 8516 or cadena.tuwhangai001@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday, 01st February 2023
Position Description
Salary range: $71,943.00 to $77,939.00
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.
We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.
We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Ministry of Social Development |
| Location: | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
| Category: | Social, welfare & community |
| Date listed: | 19-Jan-2023 |
| Closing date: | 01-Feb-2023 |
| Reference: | NZ/1693823 |
| Attachment: | youth-development-specialist-mar-20.docx (Word, 716KB) |
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| Website: | https://jobs.msd.govt.nz |
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