Youth Development Coach - Fixed Term 6 Months
Mō Mātou | About Us
At Visionwest Community Trust, we are committed to creating pathways for whānau to flourish and overcome life’s greatest challenges. Grounded in our core values of Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, and Mana, we have been supporting communities across New Zealand for over 35 years. Our essential services include housing, health, training, food support, financial mentoring, and more. With a deep commitment to helping individuals and families thrive, we work together to transform communities and reimagine futures through compassion, connection, and action.
Mō te Tūnga | About the Role
We’re seeking a high-energy, self-motivated, and compassionate Youth Development Coach for a 6-month fixed-term role. In this position, you’ll coordinate and deliver a youth service program focused on supporting rangatahi. You’ll provide one-on-one mentoring and create individual development plans to offer tailored support. Your role will also involve: · collaboration and getting involved in community development· Planning, evaluation, and assessment· relationship building· engaging young people with education, training, work-based learning, and employment opportunities.
Mōu Ake | About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with whānau, management, colleagues, and professionals
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the composure to maintain high standards under pressure
- Solid administrative and customer service skills
- A clean, current NZ driver’s license and a willingness to travel
- A proactive approach, able to work both independently and as part of a team
- A strong understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori
- Experience working effectively with diverse youth populations, including Māori, Pacific, and others
He aha tāu e whiwhi ai? | What’s in it for You?
- A supportive and cohesive team environment
- The opportunity to work closer to home if you live in West Auckland
- Sick leave from day one
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of rangatahi and whānau
**You must have the right to work in New Zealand and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.
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Applications close once the role has been filled.
