Youth Coach - Christchurch - Presbyterian Support

Based in Christchurch/Ōtautahi

Part time position - 20 hours per week (over 2.5 days)

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 manaakitanga and work alongside young people who are requiring the Youth Payment and in some instances support with accommodation and supporting our Rangitahi 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)

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
Monthly group cultural supervision
A people focused culture (he tangata he tangata he tangata)
An organisation committed to ti tiriti o waitangi. This is not lip service: from our co governance structure to monthly 1:2:1’s where you get to talk about how you are living our values.
Up to date IT systems
A safe, healthy and supportive work environment
Flexible working policies and environment
Extra leave entitlements like Birthday and Whānau Leave!
EAP and employee benefits programmes (www.myboost.co.nz)
Medical Insurance cover
Professional Development opportunities and coaching

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

Someone who will:

Be experienced working with youth and understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing this group
Have an openness to and enjoyment of differences in values, beliefs and cultural practices
Live and embody the PSUSI Values in their mahi : Aroha, Whakawhanaungatanga, Tikanga, Kaitiakitanga and Kotahitanga
Embrace their cultural journey and been keen to use and upskill in their te reo skill and capability
Previous experience and awareness around navigating with government support agencies would be an advantage
Be aware of issues facing rangitahi (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
Strong administration skills and process driven
Demonstrate empathy and resilience
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 and feel you stand in your mana and are committed to working in the social services sector, apply now with your CV and a Cover letter!

Hurry! Applications close 12pm Friday 8th August 2025. We will start interviewing as ideal candidates apply, we won't wait till the closing date.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to the hiring manager Steve Thomas - stevet@psusi.org.nz. Please include "Youth Coach" in the subject line.

Read the job description here.