Youth worker, Kaimahi taiohi
Also known as
- Rangatahi development worker, youth advocate, youth facilitator, youth leader, youth pastor, youth officer, youth support worker
Youth workers support young people to improve their health, education, training and employment opportunities.
Duration
02:40 mins
Your pay could be
$59K
Lower
$63K to $73K
Most common
$77K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Youth workers
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular or long hours, shifts or be on call
- usually work in youth centres, community facilities and offices, and may travel locally and nationally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, communicate well and solve problems
Tasks
- build relationships with youth, families and whānau
- provide support, information and resources to youth
- help youth access social services
- plan and run youth programmes
- connect with communities, schools and employers
- write reports about youth
- apply for funding
- manage budgets and resources
Social
Enterprising
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work
- a Bachelor in Youth Development
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- to join a professional organisation
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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