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.
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
- Help clients get needed services or resources.
- Develop working relationships with others to facilitate programme activities.
- Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.
- Refer clients to community or social service programs.
- Encourage clients to develop life skills.
- Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.
- Plan programmes or special events.
- Organise recreational activities or events.
- Prepare forms or applications.
- Write reports or evaluations.
You usually need a qualification to become a youth worker and experience may be useful.
You need
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3 and 4)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6)
- 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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