(Christchurch) Youth Coach

Based in Christchurch

• Permanent part-time (20 hours per week) 

PSUSI: Working to achieve a just, compassionate and inclusive society 

Kei te tae ana te ngākau- achieving a heart of love 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi (About the position)

In this role, you will work alongside young people who are not engaged in education or employment and support them in reaching their goals. You will be responsible for helping them to identify and overcome barriers, and to influence positive changes in their lives. No two days are the same and you need to be resilient, innovative and have a passion for delivering outcomes that make a real difference in a young person’s life.

He aha ta matou e tuku atu ki a koe  (What we can offer you) 

• Central Christchurch location
• An opportunity to make a difference, working with diverse cultures within New Zealand
• Stimulating, challenging and rewarding work 
• Work with highly passionate and motivated people
• Teamwork:  Enliven PSUSI has an enthusiastic supportive fun team 
• Up to date IT systems 
• A safe, healthy and supportive work environment
• A people focused culture (he tangata he tangata he tangata) 
• Flexible working policies and environment 
• Extra leave entitlements like Birthday and Whānau Leave!
• EAP and employee benefits programmes (www.myboost.co.nz) 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an ideal applicant?)

Someone who will:

• Have experience working with youth and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing this group
• Be aware of issues facing young people and understand youth culture
• Have excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to handle conflict and challenging situations with an open and engaging manner
• Be able to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of clients and community contacts
• Have excellent computer skills and experience with client management documentation and systems 
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Have an openness to and enjoyment of differences in values, beliefs and cultural practices
• Be able to pass a Vulnerable Children’s Safety check

Ko wai mātou (About us)

Presbyterian Support aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help build safer, stronger, more connected families/whānau and communities. This includes supporting older people/kaumātua to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections as they age and helping children/tamariki, teens/rangatahi and families/whānau to learn, grow and thrive.

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi & Hakatere).

How do I apply? - Me pehea ahau e tono ai?

Nau Mai Haere Mai 

Does this sound like the ideal role for you? 

If you match the above criteria, click apply now (parttime) with your CV and a Cover letter!

Hurry! Applications close end of day 18th October 2024. We will start interviewing as ideal candidates apply, we won't wait till the closing date. 

Confidential enquiries about the role are welcome to Steve Thomas on stevet@psusi.org.nz

Read the job description here.