Programme Lead – Permanent full time; 40 hours per week – Christchurch
- Do you love working with children/young people?
- Do you enjoy leading activities and programmes for our tamariki & rangatahi?
- Would you love to lead a fabulous team, within a great team environment?
Join our team in providing fun, engaging & safe high-quality programmes for our rangatahi.
Join Youthtown…
Youthtown has been developing young people since its inception in 1932, so when you join our team you’ll become part of a strong workforce dedicated to continuing this legacy.
And Youthtown is growing! Therefore, we are looking for a passionate and dynamic Programme Lead to help bring this vision to life.
He angitūtanga… the opportunity
As a Programme Lead you will lead the delivery of programmes for children/young people. This role focuses on the delivery of a wide variety of youth programmes. Working directly with rangatahi, schools, and community partners, you’ll ensure every programme is values-led, inspiring, and unforgettable.
This is a permanent full-time role (40 hours per week), the ability to be flexible in your working hours is essential, as some weekend and evening work may be required.
He kōrero mōu… About you
You will have exceptional teamwork and communication skills as well as proven ability in developing and implementing programmes for children/young people. You will have a track record of building great relationships within the local area, experience in staff coordination and managing teams, a strong attention to detail and the ability to switch between administration and programme delivery with ease! Of course, the ability to build rapport quickly with young people is essential in this role.
This role requires you to hold a full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence and have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience (This experience may also be driving experience gained on your Restricted driver’s licence).
Above all, you will have a commitment and passion for developing young people and empowering them to be the best they can be!
Why Youthtown?
Joining the Youthtown whānau means contributing to a team that’s dedicated to empowering young people and communities across Aotearoa. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, backed by a comprehensive range of employee benefits including Birthday Leave, Wellbeing Leave, access to Employee Assistance Programme, and a structured Wellbeing & Engagement programme.
You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, personal development, and genuine connection alongside colleagues who share your passion for making a difference.
APPLY NOW!
If you’re confident in developing, implementing and delivering programmes for young people, we want to hear from you!
We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so apply now!
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 Vulnerable Children Act (2014) to improve the well-being of vulnerable children. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check.
