Youth Development Specialist, Taumarunui - Permanent

Full-time, Permanent position
Location: 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!
We are seeking a motivated, youth-centred and outcome driven person to join the Youth Service Whanganui team as a Youth Development Specialist covering the Taumarunui Region.

What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
Equipping young people with the tools, information and knowledge to transition towards positive outcomes is a key driver of the Youth Service. Youth Service works with youth clients aged 16-19 years to support them into education, training, work-based learning, and employment.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā kawenga matua
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.

What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
You will be experienced in building strong relationships with young people, working with and mentoring youth and delivering outcome-based programmes, e.g., parenting and budgeting. 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.
You are required to have a full and clear New Zealand driver's licence.

What's in it for you l Nōu te rourou
You 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.
We are working towards Te Ao Māori being embedded in the way we do things at MSD and we would love you to join us on this journey.

Our Core Values | Whanonga pono

Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of people
Mahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communities
Whanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place
Tika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity

Our values represent who we are and what we stand for. If this appeals to you and you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, apply now!
Please contact the hiring manager Cadena Tuwhangai on 029 200 8516 or cadena.tuwhangai001@msd.govt.nz if you have any questions.
Candidates must hold NZ/Australia Citizenship or a Permanent Resident/Resident visa at time of application.

Position Description

Please take the time to read and understand the position description before applying. This will help you craft a response to include in your cover letter.
https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/youth-services/youth-development-specialist.docx

The starting salary for the positions is between $78,222 - $82,339 and will be based on experience, skills and other factors.