Programme Team Member – Casual – Upper Hutt

Do you have a passion for providing amazing programmes for our tamariki and rangatahi? Join our team in providing fun, engaging & safe high-quality programmes for our tamariki & rangatahi.

Ko wai tatou?… who are we?

Youthtown is a national, not-for-profit organisation delivering youth-focused programmes across Aotearoa New Zealand. For nearly a century, Youthtown has empowered young people to be the best they can be helping to build resilience, confidence and future-ready skills that prepare them for a rapidly evolving world.

He angitūtanga… the opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic Programme Team Members to join our team in creating safe, inclusive and engaging experiences for tamariki and rangatahi. You’ll help deliver a range of fun programmes while supporting young people to build confidence, develop new skills, make meaningful connections and be the best they can be.

This is a casual position, with shifts available across after-school programmes, holiday programmes and youth activities during school terms and school holidays.

He kōrero mōu… About you

You will have great teamwork skills, a fantastic “can do” attitude and the ability to quickly connect with children and young people. If you have specific skills in sports, outdoors activities, dance, drama, craft or art, that’s even better!

Above all, you will have a commitment and passion for developing young people and empowering them to be the best they can be!

A full NZ driving license not required, but is preferred.

What’s great about working for Youthtown?

Joining the Youthtown whānau you will get:

• To work in an industry giving back to our communities
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing & Engagement programme (where you earn points and get rewards), a fantastic team environment, lots of learning and development opportunities and much more!

If you love working with children/young people and want to be part of a fun and energised team, get in touch now!

We are processing applications as we receive them, so don’t miss out!

Applications: Click on the application link and attach your CV and cover letter. We really love reading your cover letters so make sure you don’t forget this step!

Note that Youthtown is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care. It is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent and the intent of the Children’s Act (2014) to improve the well-being of vulnerable children. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check.