Join our team in providing fun, engaging & safe high-quality programmes for our tamariki & rangatahi.
Do you have a passion for providing amazing programmes for our tamariki and rangatahi?
Do you love working with fabulous people in a great team environment?
Are you available to work after-school hours and during school holidays?
If you have answered YES to these questions, you could join our team!
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. Youthtown’s purpose is to empower young people to be the best they can be.
Youthtown provides sustainable, inclusive, and youth-focused programmes and services throughout New Zealand, creating measurable positive change for young people in schools, whānau and communities.
He angitūtanga… the opportunity
We are looking for an awesome Programme Team Member to join our team delivering a variety of exciting and engaging activities to children on our Youthtown after-school & holiday programmes.
This is a casual role mostly 2.30pm to 6.00pm Monday – Friday during the school term with additional hours over the school holidays. Some weekend work may be required.
We are not babysitters at Youthtown… we are a dedicated team, empowering young people to be the best they can be!
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!
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.
